Living in Plainedge, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Plainedge · Census data 2020–2024
Plainedge has 8,624 residents with a median age of 42.4. The median household income is $158,214 (84% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $615,800, the median rent is $3,378/month.
Plainedge at a glance
- Population
- 8,624
- Median age
- 42.4State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $158,214State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $615,800State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $3,378/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 92.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 42.9%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Plainedge a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 84% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 4.6%; a poverty rate of 5.7%.
Cons: Home values 45% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Plainedge
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Plainedge the median home value is $615,800, 85% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,378 per month, which is 21.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,575 a month in housing costs.
Plainedge median household income
The median household income in Plainedge is $158,214 and the income per person is $58,428. 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Plainedge: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,835
- Owner-occupied
- 92.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.3%
- Vacant
- 2.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1956
- Average household size
- 3.05
Plainedge demographics
- Population
- 8,624
- Median age
- 42.4
- Under 18
- 22.3%
- 65 and older
- 17%
- Households
- 2,762
- Foreign-born
- 12.6%
- Veterans
- 1.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Plainedge ›
Education in Plainedge
42.9% of adults 25 and older in Plainedge have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 17.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Plainedge
- Unemployment rate
- 4.6%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 11.3%
- Drive alone
- 72.4%
- Public transit
- 7.6%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.7%
Plainedge vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plainedge | 8,624 | $158,214 | $615,800 | $3,378 |
| North Massapequa | 17,877 | $148,654 | $634,900 | $2,302 |
| South Farmingdale | 14,676 | $155,072 | $607,700 | $2,408 |
| Farmingdale | 8,474 | $122,980 | $559,700 | $2,520 |
| Bethpage | 17,123 | $122,257 | $605,900 | $2,014 |
| Levittown | 51,904 | $146,068 | $590,500 | $2,656 |
| Old Bethpage | 6,546 | $195,202 | $913,000 | — |
| North Wantagh | 11,940 | $156,738 | $624,400 | $1,375 |
| Massapequa Park | 16,963 | $171,953 | $642,600 | $3,469 |
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What is the median household income in Plainedge, NY?
The median household income in Plainedge is $158,214, 84% higher than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Plainedge?
The median home value in Plainedge is $615,800, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Plainedge?
The median gross rent in Plainedge is $3,378 per month, about 21.7% of household income.
Is Plainedge, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 84% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 4.6%; a poverty rate of 5.7%. Minuses: home values 45% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Plainedge?
The median age in Plainedge is 42.4 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Plainedge?
The average commute to work in Plainedge is 31 minutes; 11.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Plainedge?
The unemployment rate in Plainedge is 4.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Plainedge?
42.9% of adults in Plainedge have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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