At a Glance
Median Income
$250,001
$139,290 per capita
Home Value
$1,496,300
Zillow: $2,165,051
Violent Crime
26/100K
602/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
83.1%
97.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
2.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
22.7%
5.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Plandome Heights Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Plandome Heights's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Plandome Heights a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Plandome Heights residents earn a median household income of $250,001 , which is 233% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $139,290. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% 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 Plandome Heights is $1,496,300 , 431% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $2,165,051. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Plandome Heights reports 26 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 93% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 602/100K.
Education
83.1% of adults in Plandome Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(147% above the national average).
97.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Plandome Heights has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population936
Median Age42.3 yrs
Density5,200/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$250,001
Per Capita$139,290
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty2.8%
County GDP$130,222M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,489
Housing
B
Home Value$1,496,300
Rent
Ownership96.4%
Zillow$2,165,051
Housing Units325
Rent Burden17.5%
Crime
F
Violent26/100K
Property602/100K
Health
Obesity22.7%
Diabetes6.2%
Smoking5.2%
Heart Disease3.5%
Premature Death4,800/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain45.3 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation85 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+83.1%
High School+97.7%
Graduate+37.6%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Commute44 min
Broadband97.7%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries63
Did You Know?
The median home in Plandome Heights was built in 1938.
24.6% of residents use public transit to commute.
16.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Laguardia (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
4.3% 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.
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