Living in The Plains, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of The Plains · Census data 2020–2024
The Plains has 164 residents with a median age of 45.6. The median household income is $84,375 (9% lower than the Virginia median), the median home value is $555,600, the median rent is $1,323/month.
The Plains is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
The Plains at a glance
- Population
- 164
- Median age
- 45.6State: 39
- Median household income
- $84,375State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $555,600State: $383,700
- Median rent
- $1,323/moState: $1,579
- Homeowners
- 34.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 50.8%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is The Plains a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 0.9%; a poverty rate of 5.5%.
Cons: Median household income 9% lower than the Virginia median; home values 45% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in The Plains
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In The Plains the median home value is $555,600, 67% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,323 per month, which is 26.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,938 a month in housing costs.
The Plains median household income
The median household income in The Plains is $84,375 and the income per person is $47,179. 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in The Plains: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 97
- Owner-occupied
- 34.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 65.2%
- Vacant
- 28.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1956
- Average household size
- 2.38
The Plains demographics
- Population
- 164
- Median age
- 45.6
- Under 18
- 12.8%
- 65 and older
- 9.8%
- Households
- 69
- Foreign-born
- 9.8%
- Veterans
- 5.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of The Plains ›
Education in The Plains
50.8% of adults 25 and older in The Plains have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 19.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in The Plains
- Unemployment rate
- 0.9%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 31.6%
- Drive alone
- 63.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
The Plains vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Plains | 164 | $84,375 | $555,600 | $1,323 |
| Marshall | 3,219 | $93,594 | $436,000 | $1,814 |
| Bull Run Mountain Estates | 1,827 | $250,001 | $623,800 | — |
| Middleburg | 774 | $104,545 | $777,000 | $1,517 |
| Haymarket | 1,580 | $173,750 | $580,800 | $2,259 |
| Gainesville | 18,196 | $174,410 | $712,600 | $2,283 |
| New Baltimore | 11,919 | $189,327 | $698,000 | $2,020 |
| Warrenton | 10,176 | $83,331 | $478,300 | $1,418 |
| Stone Ridge | 16,603 | $187,563 | $672,800 | $2,746 |
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What is the median household income in The Plains, VA?
The median household income in The Plains is $84,375, 9% lower than the Virginia median of $93,170 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in The Plains?
The median home value in The Plains is $555,600, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
How much is rent in The Plains?
The median gross rent in The Plains is $1,323 per month, about 26.5% of household income.
Is The Plains, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 0.9%; a poverty rate of 5.5%. Minuses: median household income 9% lower than the Virginia median; home values 45% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in The Plains?
The median age in The Plains is 45.6 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in The Plains?
The average commute to work in The Plains is 25 minutes; 31.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in The Plains?
The unemployment rate in The Plains is 0.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is The Plains?
50.8% of adults in The 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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