The Town FilesWhite City, Oregon
Community in Jackson County · population 9,090 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $302,400
- Household income
- $71,175
- Jan low / Jul high
- 33° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 3 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 0
- Median age
- 34.6
White City is a community of 9,090 people in Jackson County, Oregon. The median home is worth $302,400, below the typical Oregon town ($394,200). It ranks more walkable than 78% of Oregon towns.
How White City ranks
Percentile among Oregon towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Oregon towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in White City is worth $302,400, below the typical Oregon town ($394,200). Homes cost about 4.2 times the median household income of $71,175, which is more affordable than 81% of Oregon towns. Median rent is $1,379 a month. 83.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | White City | Typical Oregon town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $302,400 | $394,200 |
| Median rent | $1,379 | $1,312 |
| Median household income | $71,175 | $76,221 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.2× | 5.1× |
| Homeownership | 83.8% | 71.1% |
| Median year built | 1994 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in White City
| People | White City | Typical Oregon town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.6 | 41.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 11.4% | 20.1% |
| Under 18 | 25.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 10.6% | 23.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.3% | 10.8% |
| Veterans | 9.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 11.1% | — |
| Work from home | 5.4% | 12.2% |
| Average commute | 19.8 min | 23.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.2% | 92.4% |
Weather in White City
July highs average 91.6°F and January lows 32.5°F. About 18.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 3.4 inches of snow (typical Oregon town: 3.1 in). Expect about 61 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 64 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
NOAA's Storm Events Database has no tornado within 10 miles of White City since 1950.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 13 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on August 1, 2009.
Severe weather in Jackson County since 1996
Jackson County has been included in 21 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 14, 2026 | Fire | FM-5670: Fielder Mountain Fire |
| June 18, 2025 | Fire | FM-5590: Upper Applegate Road Fire |
| September 15, 2020 | Fire | DR-4562: Wildfires And Straight-Line Winds |
| September 10, 2020 | Fire | EM-3542: Wildfires |
| September 9, 2020 | Fire | FM-5364: Almeda Glendower Fire |
Jobs and pay in Jackson County
Jackson County had 91,184 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $57,862 a year. Unemployment was 4.3% in 2023; in White City itself the ACS puts it at 3.4%.
Public schools in White City
3 public schools with 1,160 students, about 15.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Table Rock Elementary | K-5 | 705 | 15.0 |
| White Mountain Middle School | 6-8 | 357 | 17.9 |
| Kids Unlimited Academy White City (charter) | K-2 | 98 | 14.0 |
Towns near White City
- Eagle Point, OR2.9 mi · 9,686 people · home $408,700
- Central Point, OR5.5 mi · 18,997 people · home $389,100
- Medford, OR6.7 mi · 85,824 people · home $417,100
- Phoenix, OR10.6 mi · 4,475 people · home $415,300
- Jacksonville, OR10.8 mi · 3,020 people · home $649,200
- Shady Cove, OR12.0 mi · 3,081 people · home $367,900
- Talent, OR13.5 mi · 6,282 people · home $405,300
- Ashland, OR17.9 mi · 21,360 people · home $583,800
White City questions
Is White City, Oregon a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, White City scores better for retirees than 1% of Oregon towns and quieter than 27%. 11.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 34.6).
How much does a house cost in White City?
The median owner-occupied home in White City is valued at $302,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $71,175, so homes cost about 4.2 times income. Median rent is $1,379 a month.
What is the weather like in White City?
July highs average 91.6°F and January lows 32.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 18.4 inches of precipitation a year and 3.4 inches of snow.
Does White City get tornadoes?
No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles of White City in NOAA's Storm Events Database since 1950.
- 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)