The Town FilesWhite Horse, New Jersey
Community in Mercer County · population 9,791 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $308,200
- Household income
- $105,758
- Jan low / Jul high
- 23° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 27 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 28
- Median age
- 43.4
White Horse is a community of 9,791 people in Mercer County, New Jersey. The median home is worth $308,200, below the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). It ranks more walkable than 73% of New Jersey towns.
How White Horse ranks
Percentile among New Jersey towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New Jersey towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in White Horse is worth $308,200, below the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). Homes cost about 2.9 times the median household income of $105,758, which is more affordable than 86% of New Jersey towns. Median rent is $2,046 a month. 89.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | White Horse | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $308,200 | $435,600 |
| Median rent | $2,046 | $1,774 |
| Median household income | $105,758 | $111,891 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.9× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 89.0% | 80.8% |
| Median year built | 1959 | 1969 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in White Horse
| People | White Horse | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.4 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.9% | 18.3% |
| Under 18 | 18.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 30.3% | 44.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 2.6% | 5.7% |
| Veterans | 4.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 16.4% | — |
| Work from home | 11.8% | 16.3% |
| Average commute | 23.9 min | 30.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.4% | 94.6% |
Weather in White Horse
July highs average 86.5°F and January lows 22.7°F. About 47.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 26.6 inches of snow (typical New Jersey town: 24.5 in). Expect about 24 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 109 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
28 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of White Horse since 1950, compared with 9 for the typical New Jersey town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on February 21, 2023 about 6.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 14, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 46 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on July 6, 2020.
Severe weather in Mercer County since 1996
Mercer County has been included in 28 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 5, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4614: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| September 2, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3573: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4488: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3451: Covid-19 |
| March 14, 2016 | Severe Storm | DR-4264: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
Jobs and pay in Mercer County
Mercer County had 264,154 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $90,503 a year. Unemployment was 3.9% in 2023; in White Horse itself the ACS puts it at 3.8%.
Public schools in White Horse
1 public school with 454 students, about 13.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pace Charter School of Hamilton (charter) | K-8 | 454 | 13.0 |
Towns near White Horse
- Hamilton, NJ1.7 mi · 92,297 people · home $335,500
- Yardville, NJ2.0 mi · 6,965 people · home $360,100
- Bordentown, NJ2.9 mi · 3,993 people · home $345,500
- Groveville, NJ3.0 mi · 3,106 people · home $405,600
- Mercerville, NJ3.1 mi · 13,447 people · home $358,600
- Hamilton Square, NJ3.5 mi · 12,679 people · home $397,000
- Trenton, NJ4.0 mi · 90,871 people · home $160,700
- Robbinsville Center, NJ4.2 mi · 3,164 people · home $526,300
White Horse questions
Is White Horse, New Jersey a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, White Horse scores better for retirees than 29% of New Jersey towns and quieter than 48%. 20.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.4).
How much does a house cost in White Horse?
The median owner-occupied home in White Horse is valued at $308,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $105,758, so homes cost about 2.9 times income. Median rent is $2,046 a month.
What is the weather like in White Horse?
July highs average 86.5°F and January lows 22.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 47.4 inches of precipitation a year and 26.6 inches of snow.
Does White Horse get tornadoes?
28 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of White Horse since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on February 21, 2023. The typical New Jersey town has had 9.
- 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)