New York · Metropolitan Area
Plainedge is a small city in New York with a population of 8,930. Residents earn $155,670 per year, which is 107% above the national average.
Based on current data, Plainedge receives an overall livability score of 4.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Plainedge stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Plainedge is $155,670, which is significantly higher than the national average — 107% above $75,149. This places Plainedge among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.8%. Only 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.
The median home value in Plainedge is $592,000, making it a premium housing market at 110% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $3,261 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Educational attainment is solid, with 40.7% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 92.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Plainedge experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 80.9% |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 19.1% |
| 43% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $155,670 |
| 107% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $57,079 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,489 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $139,155 |
| Unemployment | 2.8% |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.8% |
| 77% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 56,397 |
| County GDP | $130,222M |
| Restaurants | 3,828 |
| Healthcare | 6,152 |
| Retail | 5,602 |
| Manufacturing | 820 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $15,590 |
| 345% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.63% |
| Commute Time | 30.7 min |
| Work from Home | 8.1% |
| Census Median | $592,000 |
| 110% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $649,000 |
| Median List Price | $649,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $463 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.2% |
| Price Drops | 8.3% |
| Inventory | 12 |
| Census Median Rent | $3,261 |
| 180% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,215 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,315 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,579 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,976 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,193 |
| Owner-Occupied | 92.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $15,590 |
| 345% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.63% |
| Obesity | 27.7% |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.4% |
| Heart Disease | 4.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.3% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| COPD | 4.3% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.8% |
| Depression | 15.5% |
| Mental Distress | 15.1% |
| Physical Distress | 10.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.9% |
| Premature Death | 4,800/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 98.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 6,152 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 76 |
| Annual Average | 53.5°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 38.3 inches |
| 1% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 81 ft (25 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,379/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.7240°N, 73.4770°W |
| County FIPS | 36059 |
Winner: Republican by 4.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 40.7% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.39 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 6,379/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.4 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 63 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 6,152 |
| Restaurants | 3,828 |
| Retail Stores | 5,602 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 76 |
| Avg Commute | 30.7 min |
| Work from Home | 8.1% |