At a Glance
Median Income
$65,938
$15,472 per capita
Home Value
$191,300
Zillow: $306,706
Bachelor's Degree+
6.6%
41.3% high school+
Obesity Rate
36.2%
11.0% smoking rate
How Plainview Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Plainview's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Plainview a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Plainview residents earn a median household income of $65,938 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $15,472. 44.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,457 business establishments, including 218 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Plainview is $191,300 , 32% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $306,706. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.
Education
6.6% of adults in Plainview hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(80% below the national average).
41.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Plainview has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.1 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 60.
Data Overview
People
Population519
Median Age25.0 yrs
Density2,257/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born43.5%
Veterans1.6%
Economy
C+
Median Income$65,938
Per Capita$15,472
Unemployment
Poverty44.3%
County GDP$9,220M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,084
Housing
A+
Home Value$191,300
Rent
Ownership71.7%
Zillow$306,706
Housing Units152
Rent Burden28.2%
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes13.8%
Smoking11.0%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death8,188/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain12.1 in/yr
AQI60 (Moderate)
Elevation351 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.6%
High School+41.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 37%
Commute25 min
Broadband97.5%
Internet Speed68 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Plainview was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Fresno Yosemite International (54 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.2% of the population has a disability.
43.5% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 218 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 33 fatal vehicle crashes.