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Living in
Plainview.
Plainview is an unincorporated community in Nassau County, NY. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Plainview
Plainview is an affluent, well-established suburb where you'll find a solidly middle to upper-middle-class community with excellent schools and strong family-oriented infrastructure. The median household income sits at $185,000-plus, and the area has virtually no poverty, which tells you something about who lives here: mostly dual-income families and established professionals. The downside is that cost of living matches those numbers — median home values hover around $796,000 and rent runs about $3,400 a month, so this isn't an affordable option.
Plainview at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
45.2 yrs
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Foreign-Born
18.0%
Broadband Internet
96.1%
of households
Population Growth
-0.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics18.0% foreign-born, most often from China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan
Who lives in Plainview: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Plainview, the largest foreign-born group is from China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan (22.1%), and 6.6% of residents speak Other Indo-European at home.
Under 18
23.3%
of residents
65 and Older
22.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
37.1%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
15.7%
of households
Married Couples
74.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.92
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 109% above NY average
Rent, home values, and income in Plainview
In Plainview, rent runs 109% above the NY average, and home values are 88% above the NY average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
44.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
25.8%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
112.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Homeowners
92.5%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1957
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.6%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $991,572 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1 pts below NY average
Unemployment in Plainview and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Nassau County, which includes Plainview, is 1 percentage points lower than the NY average.
Unemployment rate
Plainview: Nassau County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Nassau County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Plainview is about 2% of Nassau County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Plainview Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA metro area
Commute35.3 min avg
How Plainview residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Plainview, most residents drive alone to work (59%), and 49% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 19 mi
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Major hub30.8M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 58% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Nassau County Police Department, which covers Plainview, runs 58% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
138.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
963.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Nassau County Police Department (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 12 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
97.1 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Nassau County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Nassau County, which includes Plainview, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 12 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | High Wind | $22,000 |
| 2024 | 17 | High Wind | $16,000 |
| 2023 | 7 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2022 | 14 | Winter Weather | $8,000 |
| 2021 | 21 | Thunderstorm Wind | $8.3M |
| 2020 | 22 | Thunderstorm Wind | $379,000 |
| 2019 | 29 | Thunderstorm Wind | $325,000 |
| 2018 | 28 | Coastal Flood | $829,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Nassau County, county-wide
Plainview is about 2% of Nassau County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality29 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Nassau County, which includes Plainview, is typically good — 287 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
29
Good Days
287
per year
Moderate Days
77
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nassau County, county-wide
Plainview is about 2% of Nassau County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate81°F summers, 27°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Plainview has warm summers (avg high 81°F) and cold winters (avg low 27°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
58°/42°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
81°/65°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
64°/49°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
41°/27°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
47.7"
Annual Snowfall
18.5"
Hot Days/Year
9
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
88
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
120
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°F | 25°F | 2.69" |
| Feb | 41°F | 26°F | 2.03" |
| Mar | 48°F | 33°F | 3.46" |
| Apr | 58°F | 42°F | 3.61" |
| May | 68°F | 51°F | 3.18" |
| Jun | 77°F | 61°F | 3.45" |
| Jul | 83°F | 68°F | 3.05" |
| Aug | 82°F | 67°F | 3.25" |
| Sep | 75°F | 60°F | 3.66" |
| Oct | 64°F | 48°F | 3.37" |
| Nov | 53°F | 38°F | 2.93" |
| Dec | 44°F | 31°F | 3.60" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 4.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Plainview
Plainview has 1 hospital, averaging 4.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
3.0%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
4.0 / 5
Plainview Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Chsli St Joseph Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.6 mi away · Bethpage
Sagamore Childrens Psychiatric Center
Psychiatric · 3.9 mi away · Dix Hills
Nassau University Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.8 mi away · East Meadow
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education11.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Plainview
Plainview's student/teacher ratio is 11.0:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 68.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
6
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
68.4%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Plainview (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 10,630 students · in-state tuition $6,545 · 34% graduate · median earnings $53,866 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 9,552 students · in-state tuition $8,626 · 62% graduate · median earnings $75,278 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 6,488 students · in-state tuition $59,960 · 66% graduate · median earnings $76,540 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 5,276 students · in-state tuition $52,050 · 71% graduate · median earnings $80,969 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 3,162 students · in-state tuition $41,380 · 75% graduate · median earnings $86,212 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 4-year · 547 students · in-state tuition $31,100 · 44% graduate · median earnings $46,311 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Sagamore Hill National Historic Site, 8 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Plainview
Plainview has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Sagamore Hill National Historic Site (8 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
National Historic Site
8 mi awaySaint Paul's Church National Historic Site
National Historic Site
20 mi awayFire Island National Seashore
National Seashore
25 mi awayHamilton Grange National Memorial
National Memorial
25 mi awayGeneral Grant National Memorial
National Memorial
26 mi awayTheodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site
National Historic Site
27 mi awayAfrican Burial Ground National Monument
National Monument
28 mi awayGateway National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
28 mi awayPublic Libraries in Plainview
Plainview-Old Bethpage Public Library
999 Old Country Road, Plainview
Cities Near Plainview
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Plainview?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Plainview FAQ
Is Plainview, New York affordable?⌄
Plainview's median rent is $3,392/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $189,906/year. Median home value is $796,300.
Is Plainview, New York safe?⌄
Plainview is policed by the Nassau County Police Department, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 139 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 963 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Plainview, New York?⌄
Nassau County, which includes Plainview, has an unemployment rate of 3.3%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Plainview, New York?⌄
The cost of living in Plainview is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $3,392/month and median household income is $189,906/year. The median home value is $796,300. About 44% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Plainview, New York?⌄
The average commute in Plainview is 35 minutes, which is longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from