How many renters in Plainview, NY pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
56.3% (±18.2 points) of renting households in Plainview, NY spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
48.9% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 34.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 56.3% (±18.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 48.9% (±16.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 34.3% (±12.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Plainview
| Share of income spent on rent | Plainview | Nassau County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 7.2% (±7.3 points) | 12.1% | 14.0% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 12.3% (±10.3 points) | 11.0% | 11.7% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 4.9% (±5.6 points) | 10.7% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 19.2% (±11.2 points) | 11.2% | 10.7% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 7.4% (±7.0 points) | 9.5% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 48.9% (±16.8 points) | 45.5% | 43.1% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Plainview against Nassau County, its state and the nation
| Plainview | Nassau County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 56.3% (±18.2 points) | 55.0% (±1.9 points) | 52.1% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 48.9% (±16.8 points) | 45.5% (±1.6 points) | 43.1% (±0.3 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 34.3% (±12.1 points) | 32.6% (±0.8 points) | 31.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | — | $77,626 (±$3,199) | $57,803 (±$395) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $3,392 (±$619) | $2,252 (±$41) | $1,621 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Plainview, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Nassau County (55.0%).
It is not measurably different from New York (52.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Nassau County, Plainview ranks 28 of 62 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 166 of 407.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Plainview
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plainview | — | 56.3% (±18.2 points) | — |
| Old Bethpage | 2.3 mi | 73.6% (±42.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bethpage | 2.3 mi | 58.1% (±18.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Woodbury (community) | 2.7 mi | 60.5% (±21.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Syosset | 2.8 mi | 49.9% (±25.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hicksville | 3.0 mi | 44.8% (±11.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Hills | 3.3 mi | 36.8% (±53.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Melville | 3.4 mi | 72.9% (±20.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jericho | 3.6 mi | 75.2% (±16.7 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Nassau County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 22 (tie) | Bethpage | 58.1% (±18.9 points) |
| 22 (tie) | Port Washington | 58.1% (±15.4 points) |
| 24 | Greenvale | 57.9% (±97.0 points) |
| 25 | South Farmingdale | 57.7% (±23.4 points) |
| 26 | University Gardens | 56.4% (±24.2 points) |
| 27 (tie) | East Norwich | 56.3% (±101.8 points) |
| 27 (tie) | Plainview | 56.3% (±18.2 points) |
| 29 | Elmont | 56.1% (±12.0 points) |
| 30 | Seaford | 55.9% (±26.8 points) |
| 31 | Herricks | 55.6% (±50.7 points) |
| 32 | Baldwin (community) | 53.9% (±14.1 points) |
| 33 | Carle Place | 53.7% (±25.3 points) |
| 34 | South Valley Stream | 53.1% (±31.9 points) |
Showing 13 of 62 places in Nassau County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Plainview is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside the Town of Oyster Bay, whose figures include it.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Plainview
Are renters in Plainview rent-burdened?
56.3% of renting households in Plainview pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Plainview spend on rent?
The median renting household in Plainview, NY spends 34.3% (±12.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Plainview CDP, New York
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Plainview CDP, New York
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Plainview CDP, New York
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Plainview CDP, New York (place:58442, in state:36).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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