Plainview is a city in New York state in USA with a population of 26267 residents.. The poverty rate of Plainview is 2.8%, which is 80% lower than national average. The typical household in Plainview earns $156622 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 15.7% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Plainview, only 97% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Plainview remained 2.7%, which is 43% lower than national rate. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Plainview, only 68% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 15% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Plainview is 155, which is 55% higher than national average. Median home value in Plainview is $612300 , which is 166% higher than national average. While median income in Plainview remained $156622, which is 132% higher than national average. Not only are incomes low in the town, but it also has a high cost of living, meaning a dollar does not go as far as it might elsewhere.