The Town FilesPlainview, New York
Community in Nassau County · population 27,100 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $796,300
- Household income
- $189,906
- Jan low / Jul high
- 25° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 19 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 8
- Median age
- 45.2
Plainview is a community of 27,100 people in Nassau County, New York. The median home is worth $796,300, above the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks better for families than 98% of New York towns, more upscale than 97% of New York towns, more vibrant than 93% of New York towns.
How Plainview ranks
Percentile among New York towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New York towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Plainview is worth $796,300, above the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 4.2 times the median household income of $189,906, which is more affordable than 21% of New York towns. Median rent is $3,392 a month. 92.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Plainview | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $796,300 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $3,392 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $189,906 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.2× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 92.5% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1957 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.0% | — |
Who lives in Plainview
| People | Plainview | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.2 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.9% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 23.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 68.4% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 2.9% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 2.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 18.0% | — |
| Work from home | 23.8% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 35.3 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.1% | 91.1% |
Weather in Plainview
July highs average 82.8°F and January lows 25.1°F. About 38.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 18.5 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 9 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 88 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Plainview since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on September 18, 1973 about 7.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on November 13, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 30 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on August 1, 2011.
Severe weather in Nassau County since 1996
Nassau County has been included in 31 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 30, 2024 | Flood | DR-4755: Severe Storm And Flooding |
| September 5, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4615: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| September 2, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3572: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| August 22, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3565: Hurricane Henri |
| October 2, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4567: Tropical Storm Isaias |
Jobs and pay in Nassau County
Nassau County had 631,563 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $77,454 a year. Unemployment was 3.1% in 2023; in Plainview itself the ACS puts it at 3.7%.
Public schools in Plainview
8 public schools with 5,688 students, about 11.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLAINVIEW-OLD BETHPAGE/JFK HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 1,709 | 11.8 |
| PLAINVIEW-OLD BETHPAGE MIDDLE SCHOOL | 5-8 | 918 | 11.3 |
| H B MATTLIN MIDDLE SCHOOL | 5-8 | 786 | 10.8 |
| STRATFORD ROAD SCHOOL | K-4 | 596 | 9.8 |
| PASADENA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K-4 | 443 | 9.8 |
| JUDY JACOBS PARKWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K-4 | 437 | 11.2 |
| BAYLIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K-5 | 422 | 10.6 |
| KRAMER LANE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K-5 | 377 | 13.5 |
Towns near Plainview
- Old Bethpage, NY2.3 mi · 6,403 people · home $913,000
- Bethpage, NY2.3 mi · 16,658 people · home $605,900
- Oyster Bay, NY2.3 mi · 301,332 people · home $708,600
- Woodbury, NY2.7 mi · 9,335 people · home $1,003,400
- Syosset, NY2.8 mi · 19,259 people · home $874,300
- Hicksville, NY3.0 mi · 43,869 people · home $634,100
- West Hills, NY3.3 mi · 5,385 people · home $741,900
- Melville, NY3.4 mi · 19,284 people · home $788,900
Plainview questions
Is Plainview, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Plainview scores better for retirees than 50% of New York towns and quieter than 13%. 22.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 45.2).
How much does a house cost in Plainview?
The median owner-occupied home in Plainview is valued at $796,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $189,906, so homes cost about 4.2 times income. Median rent is $3,392 a month.
What is the weather like in Plainview?
July highs average 82.8°F and January lows 25.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 38.3 inches of precipitation a year and 18.5 inches of snow.
Does Plainview get tornadoes?
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Plainview since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on September 18, 1973. The typical New York town has had 5.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)