The Town FilesWhitehouse, Ohio
Village in Lucas County · population 4,990 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $269,200
- Household income
- $93,229
- Jan low / Jul high
- 20° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 37 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 9
- Median age
- 47.7
Whitehouse is a village of 4,990 people in Lucas County, Ohio. The median home is worth $269,200, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks better for families than 90% of Ohio towns, more of a college town than 83% of Ohio towns, more upscale than 81% of Ohio towns.
How Whitehouse ranks
Percentile among Ohio towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Ohio towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Whitehouse is worth $269,200, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 2.9 times the median household income of $93,229, which is more affordable than 35% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $881 a month. 80.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Whitehouse | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $269,200 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $881 | $914 |
| Median household income | $93,229 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.9× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 80.0% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1990 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Whitehouse
| People | Whitehouse | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.7 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.7% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 20.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 35.4% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.8% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 5.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.8% | — |
| Work from home | 8.4% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 23.7 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.7% | 90.9% |
Weather in Whitehouse
July highs average 86.5°F and January lows 20.3°F. About 35.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 37.4 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 19 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 123 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Whitehouse since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on June 5, 2010 about 4.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 5, 2010.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 56 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on May 9, 2000.
Severe weather in Lucas County since 1996
Lucas County has been included in 16 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
| July 2, 2006 | Severe Storm | DR-1651: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight Line Winds, And Flooding |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3250: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Lucas County
Lucas County had 194,869 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $62,231 a year. Unemployment was 4.2% in 2023; in Whitehouse itself the ACS puts it at 1.7%.
Public schools in Whitehouse
4 public schools with 3,215 students, about 21.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Wayne High School | 9-12 | 1,335 | 24.7 |
| Anthony Wayne Junior High School | 7-8 | 685 | 20.8 |
| Fallen Timbers Middle School | 5-6 | 678 | 17.4 |
| Whitehouse Primary School | K-4 | 517 | 19.1 |
Towns near Whitehouse
- Waterville, OH3.3 mi · 6,003 people · home $308,400
- Swanton, OH6.4 mi · 3,897 people · home $172,700
- Maumee, OH7.5 mi · 13,896 people · home $194,500
- Perrysburg, OH7.9 mi · 25,041 people · home $329,700
- Rossford, OH12.2 mi · 6,299 people · home $174,900
- Delta, OH12.3 mi · 3,316 people · home $166,600
- Bowling Green, OH12.5 mi · 30,808 people · home $226,100
- Ottawa Hills, OH12.9 mi · 4,790 people · home $314,900
Whitehouse questions
Is Whitehouse, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Whitehouse scores better for retirees than 73% of Ohio towns and quieter than 32%. 20.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 47.7).
How much does a house cost in Whitehouse?
The median owner-occupied home in Whitehouse is valued at $269,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $93,229, so homes cost about 2.9 times income. Median rent is $881 a month.
What is the weather like in Whitehouse?
July highs average 86.5°F and January lows 20.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 35.0 inches of precipitation a year and 37.4 inches of snow.
Does Whitehouse get tornadoes?
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Whitehouse since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on June 5, 2010. The typical Ohio town has had 16.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)