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Plainview

Pop. 25,982·7th most expensive in New York·One of the pricier rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$5,088/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-7.5%
vs US Median
+$3,123
Falling (Monthly)
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Plainview · $5,088
More expensive than 99% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
32% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $5,088/mo, rent takes about 32% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$204,000/yr
Local median income
$189,906/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Plainview's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$2,260
1 BR
$2,750
2 BR
$3,170
3 BR
$4,110
4 BR+
$4,400
Research median
$3,170/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$61,056/yr
At $5,088/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -7.5% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Plainview, NY is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 68.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
25,982
Median income
$189,906
Median age
45.2
Renters
7.5%
Age distribution
23.3%
13.6%
26%
14.3%
22.9%
Under 1823.3%
18–3413.6%
35–5426%
55–6414.3%
65+22.9%
Gender
49%
51%
Male49%
Female51%
Race & ethnicity
70.2%
22.4%
White70.2%
Black0.5%
Hispanic5.7%
Asian22.4%
Other1.3%
Education (25+)
12.9%
14.6%
68.4%
No HS diploma4%
HS diploma12.9%
Some college14.6%
Bachelor's+68.4%
Housing tenure
92.5%
Owner92.5%
Renter7.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Plainview, NY has changed in 5 years

Income
$168,140 → $189,906
up 12.9%
Population
26,665 → 25,982
down 2.6%
Renter share
9% → 7.5%
-1.5 pts
Bachelor's+
69% → 68.4%
-0.6 pts
Median age
44.1 → 45.2
+1.1 yrs

Median household income climbed from $168,140 to $189,906 between 2021 and 2024, a 12.9% shift. Census counts show Plainview, NY losing about 683 residents over the five-year window, down 2.6% on net. The renter share has eased from 9% to 7.5%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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By apartment size

Plainview rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Plainview. Click any size for full breakdown.

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About renting in Plainview, NY

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Plainview is $5,088/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $2,260/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $3,170/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $2,750/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $4,110/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($189,906/yr), Plainview ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Plainview an affordable city for renters?

Plainview is considered moderate for renters. At $5,088/mo, rent takes approximately 32% of the local median household income ($189,906/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Plainview slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Plainview?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $204,000/year (~$98/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $5,088/mo in Plainview. The local median household income is $189,906/yr, meaning the typical Plainview household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Plainview?

Rent in Plainview has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 2026.

How does Plainview rent compare to other cities in New York?

Plainview is one of the pricier cities in New York for rent, ranking #7 out of 126 tracked cities at $5,088/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Plainview?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Plainview ($5,088/mo): Hicksville ($2,879/mo), Farmingdale ($3,028/mo), Woodbury ($3,603/mo).

What percentage of Plainview residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 7.5% of Plainview households are renters, while 92.5% are owner-occupied. Plainview leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Plainview rent compare to the national average?

Plainview's median rent of $5,088/mo is $3,123 (159%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within New York, it ranks #7 out of 126 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
32%
MODERATE

At $5,088/mo, rent takes ~32% of Plainview's median household income ($189,906/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Plainview 32%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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