Town in Grayson County, part of the Sherman metro

Living in Whitewright, TX

C

428th of 745Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people
Overall score 42 of 100
9th of 13 in the Sherman area

Whitewright earns a grade of C on our index, 428th of 745 Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. It does best on schools and safety, and trails on getting around and home ownership.

  • Getting around scores low (3 of 100)
  • Home ownership scores low (19 of 100)
Map of Texas showing where Whitewright isHoustonSan AntonioAustinFort WorthWhitewright
Where Whitewright is in Texas.
Population
1,749+1.2% since 2020
Median rent
$74347% lower than Texas
Median home value
$242,00015% lower than Texas
Household income
$57,692Median
Average commute
34 minOne way
Violent crime
170Per 100k, 2025

What it's like to live in Whitewright

Whitewright sits about 15 miles from downtown Sherman, in the Sherman-Denison metro. 1,749 people lived here in 2025, up 1.2% from 2020. It is spread out.

Places locals use include Whitewright Public Library and Whitewright Historical and Nature Park.

The median age is 39.7, 30% of households have children, 66% of homes are owned by the people living in them and the typical household earns $57,692 a year (26% lower than the Texas median).

Pros of living in Whitewright

  • Low violent crime. 170 violent crimes per 100,000 people in 2025, 56% lower than the Texas rate.
  • Lower rent. Median rent is $743, 47% lower than the Texas median.

Cons of living in Whitewright

  • Long commutes. The average trip to work takes 34 minutes, against 27 across Texas.

Who Whitewright suits

  • FamiliesA reasonable fit: 100% of rated schools earn an A or B and violent crime is 56% lower than the Texas rate. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 64% for families.
  • Young professionalsNot the best fit: household income is 26% lower than the Texas median, with 18 restaurants and 1 cafe in town. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 13% for young professionals.
  • RetireesA reasonable fit: 11% of working-age adults are uninsured and violent crime is 56% lower than the Texas rate. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 72% for retirees.
  • Remote workersNot the best fit: 85% of homes have broadband and the median rent of $743 is 47% lower than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 23% for remote workers.
  • People on a budgetNot the best fit: the median rent of $743 is 47% lower than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 37% for people on a budget.

Whitewright report card

Ten grades, one for each part of daily life we measure. Most compare Whitewright with other US towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. Schools, safety and errands compare it with other Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people.

  • Cost of living: grade C

    Median rent $743, homes cost 4.2x income.

    45 of 100 vs US towns

  • Jobs and income: grade D+

    Median household income $57,692, 4.7% unemployed.

    28 of 100 vs US towns

  • Schools: grade B

    3 rated campuses, 100% rated A or B.

    68 of 100 vs TX towns

  • Safety: grade B-

    170 violent crimes per 100k, 170 property crimes per 100k.

    58 of 100 vs TX towns

  • Errands and things to do: no grade

    2 grocery stores, 18 restaurants, 2 parks mapped in town.

    No score vs TX towns

  • Getting around: grade F

    Average commute 34 min, 8.3% work from home.

    3 of 100 vs US towns

  • Education levels: grade C

    18% have a bachelor’s degree.

    47 of 100 vs US towns

  • Health: grade C+

    11% of adults uninsured.

    48 of 100 vs US towns

  • Home ownership: grade D

    66% of homes owner-occupied.

    19 of 100 vs US towns

  • Internet access: grade D+

    85% of homes have broadband.

    26 of 100 vs US towns

Where Whitewright stands out compared with Texas

Better than Texas

  • Median rent: $74347% lower than Texas ($1,403)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 11%9 points lower than Texas (20%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 66%4 points higher than Texas (63%)

Worse than Texas

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 18%16 points lower than Texas (34%)
  • Average commute: 34 min27% higher than Texas (27 min)
  • Median household income: $57,69226% lower than Texas ($78,476)

Cost of living in Whitewright

Rent is the cost most newcomers feel first. The median rent in Whitewright is $743 a month, 47% lower than the Texas median of $1,403. To keep that rent at 30% of income, a household needs to earn about $30,000 a year. Right now 52% of renters here pay more than 30% of their income on rent.

HUD sets fair market rents for this area at $1,126 for a one-bedroom, $1,395 for a two-bedroom and $1,932 for a three-bedroom (fiscal year 2027). These figures include utilities and describe a modest unit, so newer apartments often ask for more.

The median home is worth $242,000, 15% lower than the Texas median. With 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28%, the monthly payment comes to about $1,325 before tax, or $1,566 with property tax. That is $823 a month more than the median rent, so renting is the cheaper monthly choice unless you plan to stay for years.

Texas has no state income tax, but it leans on property taxes instead, though they are lighter here than in much of the state. The median homeowner in Whitewright pays $2,896 a year, 32% lower than the Texas median of $4,232. Budget for it, along with homeowners insurance, which our numbers do not include.

Typical rent by apartment size

Fair market rent by bedroom count in WhitewrightStudio$1,1021 bedroom$1,1262 bedrooms$1,3953 bedrooms$1,9324 bedrooms$2,148
HUD fair market rent for FY2027, Sherman-Denison, TX MSA. This is what a typical, modest unit rents for, including utilities.
MeasureHereTexasUS
Median rent47% lower than Texas$743$1,403$1,413
Median home value15% lower than Texas$242,000$283,800$332,700
Home value to income16% higher than Texas4.2x3.6x4.1x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rentAbout the same as Texas52%52%51%
Median property tax per year32% lower than Texas$2,896$4,232$3,119
Homes owned by the people living in them4 points higher than Texas66%63%65%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Texas197919921980

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,566
Mortgage payment
$1,325
Property tax
$241
Median rent, for comparison
$743

Based on a $242,000 home in Whitewright, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median paid locally, or the county median where the local figure is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Is Whitewright safe?

In 2025, Whitewright Police Department reported 3 violent crimes and 3 property crimes. That works out to 170 violent crimes per 100,000 people, 56% lower than the Texas rate of 387, and 170 property crimes per 100,000, 92% lower than the state rate.

Violent crime is up about 196% since 2021, based on the yearly rates below.

Crime rates describe the whole area a police department covers. Some streets are much quieter than the average and some are busier, so look at the neighborhood grades and visit at different times of day.

Violent crimes per 100,000 people in Whitewright by yearTexas17020212022202320242025

Violent crimes per 100,000 people by year. The dashed line is the Texas rate for 2025.

Violent crime
170
per 100k, Texas 387
Property crime
170
per 100k, Texas 2,086
Property crimes per 100,000 people in Whitewright by yearTexas17020212022202320242025

Property crimes per 100,000 people by year.

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, Whitewright Police Department, 2025. Rates count reported crimes only and cover the area this police department serves.

Schools in Whitewright

Whitewright has 3 public school campuses with a 2025 state rating inside the city, and 100% of them earn an A or B. Most students here are served by Whitewright ISD.

Texas districts usually assign students by attendance zone rather than the closest campus, so check the zone for a specific address with the district before you sign a lease or buy.

Schools grade
68
of 100 vs Texas towns
Average rating
84
Texas median 81

Ratings are the 2025 Texas Education Agency A to F accountability ratings. Always check which school serves a specific address with the district.

Top-rated schools

  • BWhitewright ElementaryElementary, Whitewright ISD87 of 100
  • BWhitewright High SchoolHigh, Whitewright ISD85 of 100
  • BWhitewright MiddleMiddle, Whitewright ISD80 of 100

Daily life in Whitewright

Everyday places mapped inside Whitewright, from Overture Maps. Well-known spots include Whitewright Public Library, Whitewright Historical and Nature Park.

The average one-way commute is 34 minutes, 27% longer than the Texas average. 8% of workers work from home. Fewer than 3% walk, bike or take transit to work, so plan on driving for almost everything.

Downtown Sherman is about 15 miles away in a straight line. Many people who live in Whitewright work elsewhere in the metro, so test the drive at rush hour before you commit.

The median household income is $57,692, income per person is $35,623, unemployment is 4.7% and 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree.

Grocery stores
2
Pharmacies
3
Restaurants
18
Cafes
1
Bars
2
Parks
2
Gyms
1
Hospitals and urgent care
0
Childcare
0
Libraries
1

Jobs, income and education

MeasureHereTexasUS
Median household income26% lower than Texas$57,692$78,476$80,734
Income per person13% lower than Texas$35,623$40,752$44,673
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Texas4.7%5.3%5.2%
People below the poverty line3 points higher than Texas17%14%12%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher16 points lower than Texas18%34%36%
Adults with a high school diploma or higher8 points higher than Texas94%86%90%
Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance9 points lower than Texas11%20%11%
Homes with broadband internet6 points lower than Texas85%91%91%

Getting to work

MeasureHereTexasUS
Average commute27% higher than Texas34 min27 min26 min
Workers who work from home6 points lower than Texas8.3%14%15%
Workers who work from home8.3%
Workers who take transit0%
Workers who walk0%
Workers who bike0%

Who lives in Whitewright

Under 1824%
18 to 3420%
35 to 6438%
65 and over18%

Median age 39.7 years. 30% of households have children.

Race and ethnicity
White82%
Hispanic or Latino4.4%
Black8.1%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race5.9%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Weather in Whitewright

Whitewright has a hot Texas climate. July highs average 94°F and January lows about 33°F. There are about 78 days a year at 90°F or above, and about 46 inches of rain a year.

Average monthly high and low temperatures in Whitewright30°50°70°90°53J57F65M73A81M89J94J94A87S76O64N55DRain

Average daily high and low by month, °F, with rain below. NOAA 1991 to 2020 normals from Bonham 3nne, 16 mi away. Orange months average 90°F or more.

Natural hazard risk

    Source: FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025, Census tract level averaged for the city. Check the FEMA flood map for any address before you buy.

    Places near Whitewright

    Nearby, Savoy gets a B, Bells gets a B and Leonard gets a C-. Each is graded against Texas places of its own size, so a small town and a big city can both earn an A.

    1. BSavoyTown, 1,010 people6 mi
    2. BBellsTown, 2,497 people8 mi
    3. C-LeonardTown, 2,505 people10 mi
    4. AVan AlstyneTown, 5,952 people12 mi
    5. DHoweTown, 3,689 people13 mi
    6. DBonhamSmall city, 10,697 people13 mi

    Whitewright in the Sherman area

    How it ranks among 13 places in the metro.

    1. 1AVan Alstyne5,952 people14 mito downtown
    2. 2A-Gunter2,398 people15 mito downtown
    3. 3A-Tioga1,322 people20 mito downtown
    4. 6BCollinsville2,060 people17 mito downtown
    5. 7B-Pottsboro2,691 people10 mito downtown
    6. 8C+Whitesboro4,173 people16 mito downtown
    7. 9CWhitewright1,659 people15 mito downtown
    8. 10C-Denison25,778 people10 mito downtown
    9. 11DHowe3,689 people8 mito downtown
    10. 12DPreston1,747 people17 mito downtown

    See all of the best suburbs of sherman

    Living in Whitewright: common questions

    Is Whitewright, TX a good place to live?

    Whitewright earns a grade of C on our index, 428th of 745 Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. It does best on schools and safety, and trails on getting around and home ownership.

    How much does it cost to live in Whitewright?

    Median rent in Whitewright is $743 a month, 47% lower than the Texas median. The median home is worth $242,000, 15% lower than the Texas median. A median home costs 4.2x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across Texas. With 20% down at a 7.28% rate, the monthly payment on a median home is about $1,566, including property tax.

    Is Whitewright safe?

    In 2025, Whitewright Police Department reported 170 violent crimes per 100,000 people, 56% lower than the Texas rate. Property crime was 170 per 100,000, 92% lower than the Texas rate.

    Are the schools good in Whitewright?

    We found 3 rated public school campuses inside Whitewright. 100% are rated A or B by the Texas Education Agency. Its schools score is 68 of 100 compared with other Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people.

    What is the weather like in Whitewright?

    Summers in Whitewright peak at about 94°F in July, and January nights fall to about 33°F. Expect around 78 days a year at 90°F or hotter, and 46 inches of rain.

    How long is the commute in Whitewright?

    The average one-way commute is 34 min, 27% higher than the Texas average. About 8.3% of workers work from home. It is about 15 miles from downtown Sherman.

    Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year and 2025 population estimates, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings, FBI Crime Data Explorer, FEMA National Risk Index, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, Overture Maps. Updated 2026-10-04. How we grade.