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Plainview, TX
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Plainview, TX
At a Glance
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)
Is Plainview a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Plainview residents earn a median household income of $45,991 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,507. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 854 business establishments, including 51 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Plainview is $107,800 , 62% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $114,132. Median rent is $811/month, with 27.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.
Safety & Crime
Plainview reports 244 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 36% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,818/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
15.7% of adults in Plainview hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below the national average). 74.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Plainview has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.