The Town FilesWhitewright, Texas
Town in Grayson County · population 1,725 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $242,000
- Household income
- $57,692
- Jan low / Jul high
- 33° / 94°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 17
- Median age
- 39.7
Whitewright is a town of 1,725 people in Grayson County, Texas. The median home is worth $242,000, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks more of a college town than 96% of Texas towns, easier by car than 91% of Texas towns, hipper than 78% of Texas towns.
How Whitewright ranks
Percentile among Texas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Texas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Whitewright is worth $242,000, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 4.2 times the median household income of $57,692, which is more affordable than 13% of Texas towns. Median rent is $743 a month. 66.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Whitewright | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $242,000 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $743 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $57,692 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.2× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 66.3% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1979 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Whitewright
| People | Whitewright | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.7 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.0% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 24.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.0% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.8% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 3.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.2% | — |
| Work from home | 8.3% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 33.8 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 85.2% | 89.2% |
Weather in Whitewright
July highs average 93.6°F and January lows 32.7°F. About 45.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.7 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 78 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 55 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Whitewright since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 8 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 9, 2006 about 4.2 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 31 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 29, 2019.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 98 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on April 26, 2026.
Severe weather in Grayson County since 1996
Grayson County has been included in 21 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4485: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3458: Covid-19 |
| May 29, 2015 | Severe Storm | DR-4223: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Grayson County
Grayson County had 52,026 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $58,282 a year. Unemployment was 3.7% in 2023; in Whitewright itself the ACS puts it at 4.7%.
Public schools in Whitewright
4 public schools with 907 students, about 12.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| WHITEWRIGHT EL | PK-5 | 365 | 14.6 |
| WHITEWRIGHT H S | 9-12 | 244 | 10.2 |
| WHITEWRIGHT MIDDLE | 6-8 | 185 | 10.9 |
| QUEST COLLEGIATE ACADEMY-WHITEWRIGHT (charter) | PK-6 | 113 | 14.1 |
Towns near Whitewright
- Tom Bean, TX5.2 mi · 930 people · home $232,300
- Savoy, TX6.3 mi · 712 people · home $155,500
- Trenton, TX6.5 mi · 743 people · home $164,000
- Bells, TX7.3 mi · 1,521 people · home $232,400
- Ector, TX8.4 mi · 737 people · home $153,400
- Westminster, TX10.8 mi · 1,035 people · home $486,400
- Leonard, TX12.3 mi · 1,987 people · home $161,100
- Van Alstyne, TX12.5 mi · 4,369 people · home $342,700
Whitewright questions
Is Whitewright, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Whitewright scores better for retirees than 60% of Texas towns and quieter than 43%. 18.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.7).
How much does a house cost in Whitewright?
The median owner-occupied home in Whitewright is valued at $242,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $57,692, so homes cost about 4.2 times income. Median rent is $743 a month.
What is the weather like in Whitewright?
July highs average 93.6°F and January lows 32.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 45.5 inches of precipitation a year and 0.7 inches of snow.
Does Whitewright get tornadoes?
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Whitewright since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 9, 2006. The typical Texas town has had 21.
- 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)