At a Glance
Median Income
$115,586
$68,063 per capita
Home Value
$624,100
Zillow: $808,180
Median Rent
$2,151/mo
30.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
111/100K
1,763/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
53.3%
89.2% high school+
Unemployment
5.5%
7.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.0%
9.3% smoking rate
How White Plains Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows White Plains's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is White Plains a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
White Plains residents earn a median household income of $115,586 , which is 54% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $68,063. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5% (53% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 37,722 business establishments, including 2,631 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in White Plains is $624,100 , 121% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $808,180. Median rent is $2,151/month, with 30.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.
Safety & Crime
White Plains reports 111 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 71% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,763/100K. The murder rate is 1.6/100K.
Education
53.3% of adults in White Plains hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(58% above the national average).
89.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
White Plains has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
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.
Data Overview
People
Population59,818
Median Age41.5 yrs
Density6,141/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born31.4%
Veterans2.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$115,586
Per Capita$68,063
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty7.5%
County GDP$120,154M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,814
Housing
B+
Home Value$624,100
Rent$2,151
Ownership52.4%
Zillow$808,180
Housing Units25,971
Rent Burden30.2%
Crime
F
Violent111/100K
Property1,763/100K
Murder1.6/100K
Assault87/100K
Burglary90/100K
Health
Obesity26.0%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking9.3%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death4,881/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain47.8 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation289 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+53.3%
High School+89.2%
Graduate+28.3%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 37% / D 63%
Commute28 min
Broadband94.6%
Internet Speed160 Mbps
EV Stations43
Libraries45
Did You Know?
White Plains was founded in 1683.
The median home in White Plains was built in 1958.
12.6% of residents use public transit to commute.
20.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Laguardia (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.535 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.9% of the population has a disability.
31.4% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 160 Mbps.
There are 2,631 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 36 fatal vehicle crashes.