At a Glance
Median Income
$65,417
$33,793 per capita
Home Value
$141,800
Zillow: $215,918
Median Rent
$950/mo
27.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
48/100K
1,346/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.7%
93.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
10.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
26.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Plains Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Plains's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Plains a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Plains residents earn a median household income of $65,417 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,793. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,474 business establishments, including 769 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Plains is $141,800 , 50% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $215,918. Median rent is $950/month, with 27.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1942.
Safety & Crime
Plains reports 48 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 87% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,346/100K.
Education
26.7% of adults in Plains hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(21% below the national average).
93.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Plains has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population4,369
Median Age43.4 yrs
Density3,413/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$65,417
Per Capita$33,793
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty10.7%
County GDP$20,580M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,075
Housing
A+
Home Value$141,800
Rent$950
Ownership71.8%
Zillow$215,918
Housing Units2,059
Rent Burden27.2%
Crime
F
Violent48/100K
Property1,346/100K
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death10,192/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain38.7 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation658 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.7%
High School+93.8%
Graduate+6.0%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute20 min
Broadband86.9%
Internet Speed180 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in Plains was built in 1942.
The nearest airport is Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
22.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 180 Mbps.
There are 769 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.
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