At a Glance
Median Income
$155,670
$57,079 per capita
Home Value
$592,000
Zillow: $756,800
Median Rent
$3,261/mo
19.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
26/100K
602/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
40.7%
92.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
2.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.7%
9.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
275 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Plainedge a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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.
Data Overview
People
Population8,930
Median Age40.7 yrs
Density6,379/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$155,670
Per Capita$57,079
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty2.8%
County GDP$130,222M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,489
Housing
A+
Home Value$592,000
Rent$3,261
Ownership92.3%
Zillow$756,800
Housing Units2,902
Rent Burden19.9%
Crime
F
Violent26/100K
Property602/100K
Health
Obesity27.7%
Diabetes7.4%
Smoking9.4%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death4,800/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain38.3 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation81 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+40.7%
High School+92.4%
Graduate+18.4%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Commute31 min
Broadband91.0%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries63
Did You Know?
The nearest airport is John F Kennedy International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 177 Mbps.
There are 3,828 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 76 fatal vehicle crashes.