At a Glance
Median Income
$94,375
$54,637 per capita
Home Value
$412,500
Zillow: $987,686
Median Rent
$1,313/mo
26.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
52.1%
89.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
7.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.3%
10.7% smoking rate
How The Plains Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows The Plains's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is The Plains a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
The Plains residents earn a median household income of $94,375 , which is 26% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $54,637. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,638 business establishments, including 129 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in The Plains is $412,500 , 46% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $987,686. Median rent is $1,313/month, with 26.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.
Education
52.1% of adults in The Plains hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(55% above the national average).
89.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
The Plains has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population114
Median Age54.2 yrs
Density407/mi²
Male / Female54% / 47%
Foreign Born12.3%
Veterans7.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$94,375
Per Capita$54,637
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty7.7%
County GDP$4,154M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,257
Housing
A
Home Value$412,500
Rent$1,313
Ownership50.9%
Zillow$987,686
Housing Units101
Rent Burden26.4%
Health
Obesity31.3%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking10.7%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death6,683/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain46.1 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation606 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+52.1%
High School+89.6%
Graduate+10.9%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute24 min
Broadband98.1%
Internet Speed76 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in The Plains was built in 1984.
15.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Washington Dulles International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.5% of the population has a disability.
12.3% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 129 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.