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Living in Whitewright, TX
Explore Whitewright and see how it fits the life you want to build.
Overall Match6.7 / 10
Baseline match from currently available location scores. Choose priorities to personalize it.
Whitewright at a Glance
Key facts and current data
Population1,659
Median Household Income$57,692
Median Home Value$242,000
Median Gross Rent$743
Median Age39.7
Average Household Size2.3
Unemployment4.7%
Work From Home8.3%
Homeownership66.3%
Housing Vacancy15.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.
Whitewright is a smaller community, so land use, housing supply and its relationship with surrounding communities can be especially important to movers.
Experience the Area
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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Whitewright and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.
NarrowTheList Ratings
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Housing & Cost of Living in Whitewright
Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau
Median Home Value$242,000
Median Gross Rent$743
Homeownership66.3%
Housing Vacancy15.7%
Home values are moderately high relative to local household income, making neighborhood-level price differences important for buyers. The housing mix leans toward owner-occupied homes while still supporting a meaningful rental market.
Jobs, Income & Remote Work
Employment and household-income context for Whitewright, TX
Median Household Income$57,692
Unemployment4.7%
Work From Home8.3%
The reported unemployment rate is in a middle range. A meaningful share of employed residents work from home.
Population & Household Profile
Who lives in Whitewright and how households are structured
Population1,659
Median Age39.7
Average Household Size2.3
Whitewright is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.
Climate & Weather in Whitewright
Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context
NOAA climate normals for Whitewright point to hot summers, cool winters, a wetter annual rainfall pattern and occasional snowfall.
Average Summer High93.6°F
Average Winter Low32.7°F
Annual Rainfall43.7 in.
Annual Snowfall1.1 in.
Seasonal Life in Whitewright
What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.
Spring
Spring is a good time to see how wetter conditions affect drainage, yards, commuting and the usability of outdoor spaces.
Summer
Summer heat is a meaningful part of daily life. During a trial stay, pay attention to afternoon comfort, cooling use, vehicle heat and how much outdoor activity shifts toward mornings and evenings.
Fall
Fall marks a substantial seasonal transition here. It is a useful time to judge how quickly temperatures change and whether that seasonal swing fits the lifestyle you want.
Winter
Winter is generally cool with limited snowfall. Heating needs still matter, but snow-related disruption should be less central than in colder markets.
Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.
County Intelligence
Whitewright & Its Counties
Data Pending
Foreclosure Activity
Whitewright spans Fannin and Grayson counties.
Living in a community that crosses county lines can make location within Whitewright especially important. Property taxes, housing characteristics, public services and other county-level factors may vary depending on which part of the community you call home.
Current NarrowTheList data for Whitewright shows a population of about 1,659. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.
Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.
For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.
County relationship
Fannin County and Grayson County
How NarrowTheList uses it
NarrowTheList connects Whitewright with all 2 of its counties rather than assigning the community to only one. As additional county data becomes available, those differences can be compared alongside city-level information to help identify which parts of the area may better fit your priorities.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.