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Plainedge, NY
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Plainedge, NY
At a Glance
How Plainedge Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Plainedge's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Plainedge a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Plainedge residents earn a median household income of $155,670 , which is 107% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $57,079. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 56,397 business establishments, including 3,828 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Plainedge is $592,000 , 110% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $756,800. Median rent is $3,261/month, with 19.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average).
Safety & Crime
Plainedge reports 26 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 93% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 602/100K.
Education
40.7% of adults in Plainedge hold a bachelor's degree or higher (21% above the national average). 92.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Plainedge has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.