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Whitestown.
About
Life in Whitestown
Whitestown is a community of 11,276 people in Indiana. The median household income is $123,643, median rent runs about $1,842 per month, and median home values are around $373,500. Unemployment is low at 2.8%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Whitestown at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
31.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Foreign-Born
11.4%
Broadband Internet
97.9%
of households
Population Growth
+53.4%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics11.4% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Whitestown: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Whitestown, the largest foreign-born group is from India (19.0%), and 4.3% of residents speak Other Indo-European at home.
Under 18
30.7%
of residents
65 and Older
8.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
41.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
24.0%
of households
Married Couples
50.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.66
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 73% above IN average
Rent, home values, and income in Whitestown
In Whitestown, rent runs 73% above the IN average, and home values are 71% above the IN average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
38.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
21.9%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
95.7
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,512
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
69.6%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2014
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $362,576 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.9 pts below IN average
Unemployment in Whitestown and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Boone County, which includes Whitestown, is 0.9 percentage points lower than the IN average.
Unemployment rate
Whitestown: Boone County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Boone County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Whitestown Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN metro area
Commute24.9 min avg
How Whitestown residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Whitestown, most residents drive alone to work (73%), and 65% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 20 mi
Indianapolis International Airport (IND)
Medium hub5.2M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 50% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Whitestown runs 50% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
163.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
951.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Whitestown Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 11 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
43.2 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Boone County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Boone County, which includes Whitestown, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 11 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $31,000 |
| 2024 | 5 | Hail | $10,000 |
| 2023 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | $396,000 |
| 2022 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | $93,000 |
| 2021 | 4 | Hail | $25,000 |
| 2020 | 5 | Hail | $133,000 |
| 2019 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $29,000 |
| 2018 | 4 | Heavy Snow | $61,500 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Boone County, county-wide
Air Quality35 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Boone County, which includes Whitestown, is typically good — 314 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
35
Good Days
314
per year
Moderate Days
33
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Boone County, county-wide
Climate82°F summers, 23°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Whitestown has warm summers (avg high 82°F) and cold winters (avg low 23°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
62°/42°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
82°/62°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
64°/44°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
37°/23°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
41.3"
Annual Snowfall
22.0"
Hot Days/Year
18
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
114
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
105
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33°F | 20°F | 2.86" |
| Feb | 39°F | 23°F | 2.47" |
| Mar | 50°F | 32°F | 3.16" |
| Apr | 63°F | 42°F | 4.30" |
| May | 73°F | 53°F | 4.56" |
| Jun | 81°F | 61°F | 4.67" |
| Jul | 83°F | 64°F | 3.83" |
| Aug | 82°F | 62°F | 2.85" |
| Sep | 77°F | 55°F | 3.29" |
| Oct | 65°F | 44°F | 2.97" |
| Nov | 50°F | 34°F | 3.43" |
| Dec | 38°F | 25°F | 2.88" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Whitestown
Uninsured
2.0%
of residents
No hospitals inside Whitestown's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Orthoindy Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · 6.7 mi away · Indianapolis
Witham Health Services
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.5 mi away · Lebanon
Ascension St Vincent Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.7 mi away · Indianapolis
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education62.7% college degree rate
Schools and degree attainment in Whitestown
Public Schools
0
none inside city limits; students attend nearby district schools
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
62.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Whitestown (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 4,317 students · in-state tuition $49,890 · 80% graduate · median earnings $83,535 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,266 students · in-state tuition $42,100 · 60% graduate · median earnings $64,806 (10 yrs after entry)
Chamberlain University-Indiana
13.8 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 144 students · in-state tuition $20,845 · 49% graduate · median earnings $96,897 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreation
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Whitestown
Data not yet available
Cities Near Whitestown
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Whitestown FAQ
Is Whitestown, Indiana affordable?⌄
Whitestown's median rent is $1,842/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $123,643/year. Median home value is $373,500.
Is Whitestown, Indiana safe?⌄
Whitestown's violent crime rate was 164 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 952 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Whitestown, Indiana?⌄
Boone County, which includes Whitestown, has an unemployment rate of 2.8%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Whitestown, Indiana?⌄
The cost of living in Whitestown is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,842/month and median household income is $123,643/year. The median home value is $373,500. About 39% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Whitestown, Indiana?⌄
The average commute in Whitestown is 25 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from