The Town FilesWhite Plains, North Carolina
Community in Surry County · population 1,025 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $231,700
- Household income
- $44,242
- Jan low / Jul high
- 25° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 8 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 7
- Median age
- 54.7
White Plains is a community of 1,025 people in Surry County, North Carolina. The median home is worth $231,700, close to the typical North Carolina town ($228,900). It ranks easier by car than 81% of North Carolina towns, quieter than 80% of North Carolina towns.
How White Plains ranks
Percentile among North Carolina towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of North Carolina towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in White Plains is worth $231,700, close to the typical North Carolina town ($228,900). Homes cost about 5.2 times the median household income of $44,242, which is more affordable than 14% of North Carolina towns. Median rent is $548 a month. 73.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | White Plains | Typical North Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $231,700 | $228,900 |
| Median rent | $548 | $969 |
| Median household income | $44,242 | $60,458 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.2× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 73.2% | 69.5% |
| Median year built | 1971 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in White Plains
| People | White Plains | Typical North Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 54.7 | 41.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 31.8% | 19.0% |
| Under 18 | 13.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.3% | 24.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.7% | 14.3% |
| Veterans | 6.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 10.6% | 9.8% |
| Average commute | 40.1 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 85.9% | 89.5% |
Weather in White Plains
July highs average 86.3°F and January lows 24.8°F. About 50.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 8.2 inches of snow (typical North Carolina town: 2.2 in). Expect about 24 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 111 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of White Plains since 1950, compared with 13 for the typical North Carolina town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on May 26, 2022 about 9.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 26, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 51 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on June 5, 1985.
Severe weather in Surry County since 1996
Surry County has been included in 20 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3637: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 28, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4827: Tropical Storm Helene |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3617: Hurricane Helene |
| August 6, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3608: Tropical Storm Debby |
| October 1, 2022 | Hurricane | EM-3586: Hurricane Ian |
Jobs and pay in Surry County
Surry County had 29,147 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $49,330 a year. Unemployment was 3.2% in 2023; in White Plains itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Towns near White Plains
- Toast, NC3.7 mi · 1,423 people · home $104,800
- Mount Airy, NC4.9 mi · 10,676 people · home $181,900
- Dobson, NC5.5 mi · 1,462 people · home $173,900
- Flat Rock, NC5.8 mi · 1,326 people · home $95,400
- Cana, VA9.5 mi · 1,243 people · home $129,700
- Pilot Mountain, NC10.6 mi · 1,440 people · home $203,600
- Boonville, NC14.9 mi · 1,185 people · home $165,400
- Pinnacle, NC15.1 mi · 786 people · home —
White Plains questions
Is White Plains, North Carolina a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, White Plains scores better for retirees than 67% of North Carolina towns and quieter than 80%. 31.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 54.7).
How much does a house cost in White Plains?
The median owner-occupied home in White Plains is valued at $231,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $44,242, so homes cost about 5.2 times income. Median rent is $548 a month.
What is the weather like in White Plains?
July highs average 86.3°F and January lows 24.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 50.5 inches of precipitation a year and 8.2 inches of snow.
Does White Plains get tornadoes?
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of White Plains since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on May 26, 2022. The typical North Carolina town has had 13.
- 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)