The Town FilesWhite House Station, New Jersey
Community in Hunterdon County · population 3,152 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $454,400
- Household income
- $110,483
- Jan low / Jul high
- 21° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 27 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 5
- Median age
- 50.8
White House Station is a community of 3,152 people in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. The median home is worth $454,400, close to the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). It ranks better for retirees than 98% of New Jersey towns, quieter than 95% of New Jersey towns, better for first-time buyers than 78% of New Jersey towns.
How White House Station 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 House Station is worth $454,400, close to the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). Homes cost about 4.1 times the median household income of $110,483, which is more affordable than 39% of New Jersey towns. Median rent is $1,931 a month. 89.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | White House Station | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $454,400 | $435,600 |
| Median rent | $1,931 | $1,774 |
| Median household income | $110,483 | $111,891 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.1× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 89.0% | 80.8% |
| Median year built | 1989 | 1969 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in White House Station
| People | White House Station | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50.8 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 35.3% | 18.3% |
| Under 18 | 16.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 58.9% | 44.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.3% | 5.7% |
| Veterans | 4.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 10.3% | — |
| Work from home | 7.9% | 16.3% |
| Average commute | 27.3 min | 30.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.1% | 94.6% |
Weather in White House Station
July highs average 86.2°F and January lows 20.6°F. About 45.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 27.1 inches of snow (typical New Jersey town: 24.5 in). Expect about 23 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 124 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of White House Station since 1950, compared with 9 for the typical New Jersey town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on February 2, 1973 about 5.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 25, 2016.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 20 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on August 17, 2007.
Severe weather in Hunterdon County since 1996
Hunterdon County has been included in 26 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 Hunterdon County
Hunterdon County had 46,663 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $75,099 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in White House Station itself the ACS puts it at 6.5%.
Public schools in White House Station
1 public school with 312 students, about 10.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehouse School | PK-3 | 312 | 10.1 |
Towns near White House Station
- Readington, NJ2.5 mi · 16,128 people · home $549,100
- Tewksbury, NJ4.9 mi · 5,870 people · home $795,400
- Clinton, NJ5.0 mi · 13,505 people · home $582,900
- Branchburg, NJ5.2 mi · 14,940 people · home $610,800
- Bedminster, NJ5.8 mi · 8,272 people · home $448,500
- Bradley Gardens, NJ6.7 mi · 14,077 people · home $546,300
- Neshanic Station, NJ6.7 mi · 5,224 people · home $770,300
- Bridgewater Center, NJ6.8 mi · 6,082 people · home $703,700
White House Station questions
Is White House Station, New Jersey a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, White House Station scores better for retirees than 98% of New Jersey towns and quieter than 95%. 35.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 50.8).
How much does a house cost in White House Station?
The median owner-occupied home in White House Station is valued at $454,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $110,483, so homes cost about 4.1 times income. Median rent is $1,931 a month.
What is the weather like in White House Station?
July highs average 86.2°F and January lows 20.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 45.5 inches of precipitation a year and 27.1 inches of snow.
Does White House Station get tornadoes?
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of White House Station since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on February 2, 1973. 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)