Living in White Plains, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of White Plains · Census data 2020–2024
White Plains has 60,666 residents with a median age of 41.5. The median household income is $110,763 (29% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $620,800, the median rent is $2,269/month.
White Plains at a glance
- Population
- 60,666
- Median age
- 41.5State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $110,763State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $620,800State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $2,269/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 51%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 53.9%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is White Plains a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 29% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 5.9%; a poverty rate of 11.2%.
Cons: Home values 46% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in White Plains
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In White Plains the median home value is $620,800, 87% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,269 per month, which is 31.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,525 a month in housing costs.
White Plains median household income
The median household income in White Plains is $110,763 and the income per person is $69,191. 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in White Plains: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 27,561
- Owner-occupied
- 51%
- Renter-occupied
- 49%
- Vacant
- 7.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1961
- Average household size
- 2.31
White Plains demographics
- Population
- 60,666
- Median age
- 41.5
- Under 18
- 18.6%
- 65 and older
- 20.5%
- Households
- 25,578
- Foreign-born
- 30.7%
- Veterans
- 2.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of White Plains ›
Education in White Plains
53.9% of adults 25 and older in White Plains have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 29% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in White Plains
- Unemployment rate
- 5.9%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 22.1%
- Drive alone
- 49.4%
- Public transit
- 12.5%
- Walk to work
- 6.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.7%
White Plains vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Plains | 60,666 | $110,763 | $620,800 | $2,269 |
| Harrison | 29,961 | $164,250 | $1,010,700 | $2,616 |
| Scarsdale | 18,010 | $250,001 | $1,800,700 | $3,501 |
| Fairview | 3,034 | $99,119 | $474,500 | $1,250 |
| Hartsdale | 2,903 | $132,778 | $355,300 | $1,858 |
| Rye Brook | 9,900 | $246,944 | $1,016,100 | $2,593 |
| Elmsford | 5,186 | $120,179 | $641,700 | $2,546 |
| Greenville | 9,280 | $171,540 | $858,200 | $2,542 |
| Valhalla | 2,937 | $134,037 | $663,500 | $3,167 |
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What is the median household income in White Plains, NY?
The median household income in White Plains is $110,763, 29% 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 White Plains?
The median home value in White Plains is $620,800, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in White Plains?
The median gross rent in White Plains is $2,269 per month, about 31.7% of household income.
Is White Plains, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 29% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 5.9%; a poverty rate of 11.2%. Minuses: home values 46% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in White Plains?
The median age in White Plains is 41.5 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in White Plains?
The average commute to work in White Plains is 27 minutes; 22.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in White Plains?
The unemployment rate in White Plains is 5.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is White Plains?
53.9% of adults in White Plains 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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