Median Age
35 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
29%
Over 65
16%
Plainview
Plainview, TX Area Guide
Avg Rent
$792
Population
20,335
Renter Mix
40% Rent
Delight in small-town living on the High Plains of West Texas
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Rural
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Growing
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Diverse
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Welcoming
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Situated between Amarillo and Lubbock, Plainview offers residents a small-town atmosphere with convenient access to big-city amenities. Downtown Plainview is the heart of the city, boasting an array of antique stores, boutique shops, and local restaurants. Numerous local parks provide plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreation, including Regional Runningwater Draw Park, Hood Park, and Broadway Park.
Plainview prioritizes culture and the arts, with historical features like the Museum of the Llano Estacado, Plainview Point Monument, and Centennial Circle of Honor in addition to artistic amenities such as the Fair Theatre and the Malouf Abraham Family Art Center. Wayland Baptist University is also located in Plainview, providing the community with a host of athletic and cultural events. Quick access to I-27 and U.S. 70 makes getting around from Plainview simple.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$45,489
Average: $59,823
Education
3,002
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
9,579
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Plainview has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
40%
Non-Renters
60%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
11%
Other Education
89%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Plainview, TX is $792 for one bedroom, $762 for two bedrooms, and $1,093 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Plainview has increased by 1.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$792/month
667 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Plainview, TX is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
630 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
672 Students
Public
Grades K-5
426 Students
Public
Grades K-5
702 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
548 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
763 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
613 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
592 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,442 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2 Students
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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.