White Plains, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 5/10
directions_bus Transit 5/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 3/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 9/10
school Colleges 8/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Very Accessible. Reaching the airport is easy and manageable, suitable for most travel needs.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
59,818 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
59.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
53.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$115,586 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
31 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$624,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,463 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,983 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
48.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Westchester County
3
New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro Area
4
New York
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Westchester County
2
New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro Area
3
New York
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 8 27
Feb 3 8 29
Mar 4 4 37
Apr 4 1 48
May 4 0 57
Jun 4 0 67
Jul 4 0 72
Aug 4 0 70
Sep 4 0 63
Oct 4 0 51
Nov 4 0 42
Dec 4 4 32

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 63% of residents leaning left and 31% leaning right.

Liberal (64%) (32%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 26%
Hillary Clinton 70%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 16, NY State Senate District 37, NY Assembly District 93, NY
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Schools

Mamaroneck Avenue School
<1 miles, W • 2.3 star
White Plains Senior High School
<1 miles, SE • 4.6 star
Fusion Academy/Westchester
<1 miles, E • 4.6 star
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Colleges

The College of Westchester
2 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Manhattanville College
2 miles, E • 2.8 star
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Hospitals

White Plains Hospital Center
<1 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Westchester Medical Center
5 miles, N • 1.4 star
Greenwich Hospital Association -
6 miles, E • 4.1 star
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Airports

Westchester County Airport
4 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Laguardia Airport
18 miles, SW • 4.6 star
John F Kennedy International Airport
27 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Newark Liberty International Airport
32 miles, SW • 4.6 star
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