Median Age
45 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
22%
Plainview
Plainview, NY Area Guide
Classy suburban comfort in central Long Island
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Safe
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Low Crime
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Family Friendly
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Upscale
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The hamlet of Plainview is an upscale suburban community in central Long Island. Residential neighborhoods occupy most of the local landscape, with tree-shaded sidewalks and attractive homes lining the streets. Living in Plainview, you’ll never be more than a few blocks away from one of the area’s massive public parks, with lush greenery and endless trail networks at your fingertips.
Boasting an extremely low crime rate and superb local schools, Plainview is one of Long Island’s preferred communities among folks raising families. The train ride from neighboring Hicksville to Penn Station is less than an hour, making Plainview a great option for New York City-area commuters.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$165,988
Average: $183,973
Education
14,066
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
14,663
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Plainview has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
9%
Non-Renters
91%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
49%
Other Education
51%
Getting Around
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Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Judy Jacobs Parkway Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
467 Students
Public
Grades K-5
455 Students
Public
Grades K-8
783 Students
Public
Grades K-5
621 Students
Plainview Old Bethpage Middle School
Public
Grades K-8
953 Students
Public
Grades K-8
783 Students
Plainview Old Bethpage Middle School
Public
Grades K-8
953 Students
Plainview Old Bethpage JFK High School
Public
Grades 9-12
1,720 Students
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Trail View State Park
- Bethpage State Park
- West Hills County Park
- Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium
- Cold Spring Harbor State Park
Airports
- Long Island MacArthur
- John F Kennedy International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.