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Plessis, NY

New York

Plessis is a small town in New York with a population of 173. Residents earn $150,056 per year, which is 100% above the national average.

4.1 /5.0
A Great
173 Population 494/sq mi density
$150,056 Median Income $63,031 per capita
$131,300 Home Value
44°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$150,056 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$131,300 home value
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $150,056
100% higher than US avg
Home Value $131,300
53% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 16.4%
51% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 30.5%
5% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Plessis Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population173
Median Age37.0 yrs
Density494/mi²
Male / Female65% / 35%
Largest GroupWhite 86%
Veterans19.8%

Economy

A+
Median Income$150,056
Per Capita$63,031
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$6,588M
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$131,300
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units94
Rent Burden29.3%

Health

Obesity30.5%
Uninsured4.4%
Smoking10.5%
Depression18.4%
Heart Disease4.4%

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (6°C)
AQI36 (Good)
Rain39.6 in/yr
Sunny Days270/yr
Elevation386 ft (118 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.4%
High School+95.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.39

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 41%
Commute26 min
Broadband88.0%
Libraries22

Is Plessis a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Plessis receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Plessis stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Plessis is $150,056, which is significantly higher than the national average — 100% above $75,149. This places Plessis among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Plessis is $131,300, 53% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 0.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

16.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Plessis has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. With 270 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches, including 92.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Plessis has a population of 173 with a density of 494 people per square mile. The median age is 37.0 years, 5% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (86.1%), with 2.9% Hispanic.

Population

173
Total Population
494
People / sq mi
37.0yrs
Median Age
5% below US avg
0.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 65.3%
Female 34.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Plessis vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Plessis vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Plessis is $150,056, which is 100% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Plessis vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$150,056
100% above US avg
Per Capita Income$63,031
Avg Weekly Wage$1,202
IRS Avg AGI$63,170

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,104
County GDP$6,588M

Business (County)

Restaurants253
Healthcare233
Retail339
Manufacturing62

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,866
96% above US avg
Cost of Living107.90 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate5.23%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.7 min
Drive Alone86.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Plessis is $131,300, 53% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$131,300
53% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden29.3%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,215
1 Bedroom$1,315
2 Bedrooms$1,579
3 Bedrooms$1,976
4 Bedrooms$2,193

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%
Housing Units94
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,866
96% above US avg
Effective Rate5.23%
In Plessis, 30.5% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 4.4% of residents lack health insurance. 10.5% are current smokers. 18.4% report depression. 18.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Plessis vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity30.5%
5% below US avg
Diabetes7.4%
Heart Disease4.4%
High Blood Pressure24.7%
Asthma9.8%
COPD4.9%
Cancer7.2%
Stroke2.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking10.5%
25% below US avg
Binge Drinking19.7%
Physical Inactivity18.7%
Depression18.4%
Mental Distress14.8%
Physical Distress10.0%
Short Sleep34.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Uninsured4.4%
49% below US avg
Primary Care1:1,831
Dentists1:2,505
Mental Health1:404
Checkup Rate70.4%
Dental Visits59.7%
Premature Death8,243/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.5/10
Exercise Access56.6%
Healthcare Facilities233
Plessis has an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation is 39.6 inches. The area enjoys 270 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average43.5°F
19% below US avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall39.6 inches
4% above US avg
Snowfall92.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation386 ft (118 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density494/sq mi
Coordinates44.2735°N, 75.8575°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS36089
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 16.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (51% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 18-point margin. 88.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 59%
D 41%

Winner: Republican by 18 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+16.4%
51% below US avg
High School+95.3%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.39
C Education Grade (2.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density494/sq mi
Total Area0.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access88.0%
Public Libraries22
Healthcare Facilities233
Restaurants253
Retail Stores339

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)12

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.7 min
Drive Alone86.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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