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About
Life in White House
About 22 miles north of Nashville, White House offers suburban comfort with a genuinely short commute to the city—though you should expect around 37-38 minutes depending on where you're heading. The town has grown significantly in recent years, sitting at roughly 14,000 people with strong population momentum, which means new development alongside established neighborhoods and a solid job market with unemployment hovering near 3%. Housing is reasonably priced for the Nashville metro area, with a median home value around $345,000 and median household income near $90,000, making it more accessible than many surrounding communities while still keeping you close to urban amenities.
White House at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
34.8 yrs
Poverty Rate
7.0%
Foreign-Born
3.1%
Broadband Internet
95.8%
of households
Population Growth
+37.3%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics3.1% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in White House: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In White House, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (25.5%), and 1.9% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
24.8%
of residents
65 and Older
12.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
39.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
21.6%
of households
Married Couples
53.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.61
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 20% above TN average
Rent, home values, and income in White House
In White House, rent runs 20% above the TN average, and home values are 20% above the TN average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
48.9%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
23.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
96.3
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,839
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
75.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2003
median year built
Vacant Homes
2.0%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $386,892 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.5 pts below TN average
Unemployment in White House and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Robertson County, which includes White House, is 0.5 percentage points lower than the TN average.
Unemployment rate
White House: Robertson County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Robertson County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What White House Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area
Commute34.7 min avg
How White House residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In White House, most residents drive alone to work (73%), and 40% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 24 mi
Nashville International Airport (BNA)
Major hub12.5M 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 53% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in White House runs 53% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
154.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
774.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
White House Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 26 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
60.4 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Robertson County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Robertson County, which includes White House, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 26 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 26 | Thunderstorm Wind | $232,000 |
| 2024 | 22 | Thunderstorm Wind | $8.6M |
| 2023 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | $13.3M |
| 2022 | 20 | Thunderstorm Wind | $50,000 |
| 2021 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $114,000 |
| 2020 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $286,530 |
| 2019 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $140,000 |
| 2018 | 21 | Thunderstorm Wind | $159,000 |
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
Robertson County, county-wide
Air Quality44 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Sumner County, TN (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 12 miles from White House) is typically good — 248 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
44
Good Days
248
per year
Moderate Days
109
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Sumner County, TN (12 mi away)
Climate87°F summers, 29°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
White House has warm summers (avg high 87°F) and cold winters (avg low 29°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
69°/47°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
87°/66°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
71°/48°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
49°/29°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
54.4"
Annual Snowfall
5.8"
Hot Days/Year
38
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
82
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
123
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46°F | 27°F | 4.25" |
| Feb | 50°F | 29°F | 4.53" |
| Mar | 59°F | 37°F | 4.93" |
| Apr | 70°F | 47°F | 5.34" |
| May | 78°F | 56°F | 5.73" |
| Jun | 85°F | 64°F | 4.27" |
| Jul | 89°F | 68°F | 4.77" |
| Aug | 88°F | 66°F | 3.97" |
| Sep | 82°F | 59°F | 3.89" |
| Oct | 72°F | 48°F | 3.78" |
| Nov | 59°F | 37°F | 4.11" |
| Dec | 49°F | 31°F | 4.78" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in White House
Uninsured
8.8%
of residents
No hospitals inside White House's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Tristar Hendersonville Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 10.1 mi away · Hendersonville
Tristar Northcrest Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 12.2 mi away · Springfield
Highpoint Health-sumner With Ascension Saint Thoma
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 13.9 mi away · Gallatin
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.
Education19.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in White House
White House's student/teacher ratio is 19.5:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 26.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
8
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
26.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
19.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near White House (within 15 miles)
Volunteer State Community College
11.9 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 5,339 students · in-state tuition $4,900 · 28% graduate · median earnings $45,291 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 226 students · in-state tuition $22,042 · 50% graduate · median earnings $44,636 (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 & Recreationclosest: Stones River National Battlefield, 43 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for White House
White House has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Stones River National Battlefield (43 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Stones River National Battlefield
National Battlefield
43 mi awayMammoth Cave National Park
National Park
59 mi awayFort Donelson National Battlefield
National Battlefield
70 mi awayAbraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park
National Historical Park
95 mi awayPublic Libraries in White House
White House Public Library
105 B College Street, White House
Cities Near White House
The closest cities within 60 miles
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White House FAQ
Is White House, Tennessee affordable?⌄
White House's median rent is $1,426/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $90,019/year. Median home value is $344,800.
Is White House, Tennessee safe?⌄
White House's violent crime rate was 155 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 775 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in White House, Tennessee?⌄
Robertson County, which includes White House, has an unemployment rate of 3.0%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in White House, Tennessee?⌄
The cost of living in White House is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,426/month and median household income is $90,019/year. The median home value is $344,800. About 49% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in White House, Tennessee?⌄
The average commute in White House is 35 minutes, which is longer than 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