New York · Metropolitan Area
White Plains is a mid-size city in New York with a population of 59,818. Residents earn $115,586 per year, which is 54% above the national average.
Based on current data, White Plains receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. White Plains offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in White Plains is $115,586, which is significantly higher than the national average — 54% above $75,149. This places White Plains among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 3.5%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
The median home value in White Plains is $624,100, making it a premium housing market at 121% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,151 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 5.4x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in White Plains is below the national average at 181 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,800 per 100,000, near the national average.
White Plains is a highly educated community — 53.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 89.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
White Plains experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 59.8% |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 40.2% |
| 200% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $115,586 |
| 54% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $68,063 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,814 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $188,224 |
| Unemployment | 3.5% |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.5% |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 37,722 |
| County GDP | $120,154M |
| Restaurants | 2,631 |
| Healthcare | 3,441 |
| Retail | 3,365 |
| Manufacturing | 485 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $20,623 |
| 489% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.30% |
| Commute Time | 27.7 min |
| Work from Home | 20.7% |
| Census Median | $624,100 |
| 121% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $758,693 |
| Median List Price | $670,000 |
| Median List Price | $670,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $363 |
| Homes Sold | 32 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.2% |
| Price Drops | 18.6% |
| Inventory | 70 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,151 |
| 85% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $3,094 |
| Studio | $1,215 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,315 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,579 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,976 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,193 |
| Owner-Occupied | 52.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $20,623 |
| 489% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.30% |
| Obesity | 26.0% |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.2% |
| Heart Disease | 4.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.7% |
| Asthma | 9.2% |
| COPD | 4.1% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.0% |
| Depression | 15.8% |
| Mental Distress | 14.1% |
| Physical Distress | 10.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.2% |
| Premature Death | 4,881/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 99.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 3,441 |
| Total Violent | 180.7/100K |
| 52% below US avg | |
| Murder | 1.7/100K |
| 73% below US avg | |
| Rape | 8.6/100K |
| Robbery | 43.0/100K |
| Assault | 127.4/100K |
| Total Property | 1,800.3/100K |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 94.7/100K |
| Theft | 1,666.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 39.6/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 36 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 52.0°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 47.8 inches |
| 26% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 289 ft (88 m) |
| Area | 9.7 sq mi (25.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,141/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.0238°N, 73.7510°W |
| County FIPS | 36119 |
Winner: Democrat by 26.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 53.3% |
| 58% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.39 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 6,141/sq mi |
| Total Area | 9.7 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 43 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 43 |
| Public Libraries | 45 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 3,441 |
| Restaurants | 2,631 |
| Retail Stores | 3,365 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 36 |
| Avg Commute | 27.7 min |
| Work from Home | 20.7% |