Plainview SnackAbility
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Cost of living in Plainview summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Plainview. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around New York. Key points include:
The cost of living in Plainview is 166 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Plainview is 1.7x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Plainview is $963,480.
The median income in Plainview is $189,906.
Plainview's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Plainview Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Plainview | New York | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 166 | 121 | 100 |
| Services | 109 | 105 | 100 |
| Groceries | 108 | 108 | 100 |
| Health | 294 | 143 | 100 |
| Housing | 115 | 112 | 100 |
| Transportation | 112 | 114 | 100 |
| Utilities | 108 | 111 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Plainview, NY Weather
The average high in Plainview is 61.8° and the average low is 45.3°.
There are 75.9 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 47.6 inches of precipitation each year with 22.7 inches of snow.
| Stat | Plainview |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 61.8 |
| Average Annual Low | 45.3 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 75.9 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 47.6 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 22.7 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Plainview Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Plainview
The current population in Plainview is 25,982. The population has increased 0.8% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 25,982 | -1.0% |
| 2023 | 26,251 | -1.4% |
| 2022 | 26,620 | -0.2% |
| 2021 | 26,665 | 1.5% |
| 2020 | 26,267 | -0.7% |
| 2019 | 26,453 | 2.1% |
| 2018 | 25,902 | -0.9% |
| 2017 | 26,141 | 0.2% |
| 2016 | 26,087 | -0.4% |
| 2015 | 26,199 | -0.0% |
| 2014 | 26,206 | 0.4% |
| 2013 | 26,093 | 0.4% |
| 2012 | 25,996 | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 26,063 | 1.1% |
| 2010 | 25,786 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Plainview
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Plainview is:
69.3% White with 18,012 White residents.
0.5% African American with 125 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
22.4% Asian with 5,824 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.3% Other with 84 Other residents.
1.8% Two Or More with 469 Two Or More residents.
5.7% Hispanic with 1,468 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Plainview | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 69.3% | 52.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.5% | 13.4% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 22.4% | 9.0% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 1.8% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 5.7% | 19.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in Plainview
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Plainview is 51.0% female with 13,254 female residents.
Plainview is 49.0% male with 12,728 male residents.
| Gender | Plainview | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.0% | 51.2% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.0% | 48.8% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Plainview for adults over 25
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4.0% of adults in Plainview completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in Plainview completed 9-12th grade.
13.0% of adults in Plainview completed high school / ged.
8.0% of adults in Plainview completed some college.
6.0% of adults in Plainview completed associate's degree.
33.0% of adults in Plainview completed bachelor's degree.
24.0% of adults in Plainview completed master's degree.
7.0% of adults in Plainview completed professional degree.
3.0% of adults in Plainview completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Plainview | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 13.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 8.0% | 15.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 33.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 24.0% | 13.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 7.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Plainview, New York
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2.3% of households in Plainview earn Less than $10,000.
1.2% of households in Plainview earn $10,000 to $14,999.
2.0% of households in Plainview earn $15,000 to $24,999.
2.8% of households in Plainview earn $25,000 to $34,999.
3.4% of households in Plainview earn $35,000 to $49,999.
5.2% of households in Plainview earn $50,000 to $74,999.
6.4% of households in Plainview earn $75,000 to $99,999.
13.8% of households in Plainview earn $100,000 to $149,999.
15.6% of households in Plainview earn $150,000 to $199,999.
47.3% of households in Plainview earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Plainview | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.3% | 5.8% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.2% | 3.9% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2.0% | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2.8% | 6.2% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 3.4% | 8.9% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 5.2% | 13.6% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 6.4% | 11.4% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.8% | 16.7% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 15.6% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 47.3% | 17.1% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
