At a Glance
Median Income
$56,100
$30,529 per capita
Home Value
$86,900
Zillow: $153,625
Median Rent
$818/mo
30.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.4%
88.5% high school+
Unemployment
8.4%
8.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.3%
15.8% 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
3.4 / 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 $56,100 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,529. The unemployment rate stands at 8.4% (133% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 244 business establishments, including 14 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Plainview is $86,900 , 69% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $153,625. Median rent is $818/month, with 30.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.
Education
15.4% of adults in Plainview hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(54% below the national average).
88.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Plainview has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,241
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density1,149/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born4.4%
Veterans8.4%
Economy
B
Median Income$56,100
Per Capita$30,529
Unemployment8.4%
Poverty8.4%
County GDP$738M
Avg Weekly Wage$919
Housing
A+
Home Value$86,900
Rent$818
Ownership65.0%
Zillow$153,625
Housing Units583
Rent Burden30.1%
Health
Obesity40.3%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death7,469/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain29.1 in/yr
Elevation1,687 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.4%
High School+88.5%
Graduate+4.4%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 88% / D 11%
Commute22 min
Broadband84.3%
Internet Speed81 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Plainview was founded in 1880.
The median home in Plainview was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Norfolk Regional/Karl Stefan Memorial Field (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.414 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.