Housing data for White Plains, NY
White Plains, NY has an estimated 60,666 residents and 27,561 homes (US Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey).
It is a city in Westchester County.
49.0% of households rent.
The median gross rent is $2,269 a month.
Its population grew measurably since 2015–2019 (+4.4%).
Figures last updated on .
- Residents
- 60,666 (±41)
- Housing units
- 27,561 (±763)
- Households that rent
- 49.0%
- Median gross rent
- $2,269
- Residents since 2015–2019
- +4.4%
What stands out in White Plains
Homes in buildings of 5 or more units: 60.7% (±3.3 points) in White Plains, higher than in Westchester County (35.3%).
Households that rent: 49.0% (±2.8 points) in White Plains, higher than in Westchester County (38.2%).
Households that moved in since 2020: 26.2% (±2.4 points) in White Plains, higher than in Westchester County (19.8%).
Commuting by public transportation: 12.5% (±1.6 points) in White Plains, lower than in Westchester County (17.3%).
- Types of homes in White Plains
- Renters and owners in White Plains
- How long people stay in White Plains
- Commute and cars in White Plains
Housing in White Plains at a glance
- Median rent: $2,269 median gross rent a month
- Rent by bedrooms: $2,399 median gross rent, 2 bedrooms
- Rent burden: 54.4% of renters pay 30% or more of income
- Renters and owners: 49.0% of households rent
- Income and affordability: $110,763 median household income
- Home values: $620,800 median home value
- Homeowner costs: $3,525 median monthly cost with a mortgage
- Property taxes: $10,000 or more median real estate taxes a year
- Types of homes: 60.7% of homes are in buildings of 5 or more units
- Bedrooms: 34.0% of homes have 3 or more bedrooms
- Age of homes: 70.5% of homes were built before 1980
- Vacancy rate: 2.7% rental vacancy rate
- Heating fuel: 57.1% heat with utility gas
- Commute and cars: 27.4 minutes average trip to work
- Crime reported to police: 115 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
- Growth: +4.4% residents since 2015–2019
- How long people stay: 26.2% moved in since 2020
- Crowding and facilities: 6.2% of homes have more than 1 person per room
White Plains against Westchester County, its state and the nation
| White Plains | Westchester County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 60,666 (±41) | 999,677 (exact) | 19,852,366 (exact) | 334,922,499 |
| Housing units | 27,561 (±763) | 394,358 (±190) | 8,585,241 (±652) | 143,775,355 |
| Households that rent | 49.0% (±2.8 points) | 38.2% (±0.7 points) | 45.7% (±0.2 points) | 34.8% |
| Median gross rent | $2,269 (±$89) | $1,951 (±$27) | $1,621 (±$7) | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $110,763 (±$5,132) | $118,976 (±$2,567) | $85,974 (±$402) | $80,734 |
| Median home value | $620,800 (±$33,408) | $663,200 (±$5,709) | $423,800 (±$1,627) | $332,700 |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $10,000 or more | $10,000 or more | $6,582 (±$21) | $3,119 |
| Built before 1980 | 70.5% (±3.9 points) | 76.1% (±1.1 points) | 73.9% (±0.2 points) | 49.7% |
| Average commute | 27.4 minutes (±1.3) | 34.6 minutes (±0.4) | 32.6 minutes (±0.1) | 26.4 minutes |
| Households with broadband | 94.7% (±1.2 points) | 93.7% (±0.4 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
| Median age of residents | 41.5 years (±1.2) | 41.8 years (±0.2) | 39.8 years (±0.1) | 38.9 years |
White Plains covers 9.7 square miles of land, about 6,230 residents per square mile (Census Bureau Gazetteer).
How White Plains has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 58,137 (±38) | 60,666 (±41) | +4.4% | Measurable increase |
| Housing units | 24,553 (±569) | 27,561 (±763) | +12.3% | Measurable increase |
| Median gross rent | $1,701 (±$56) | $2,269 (±$89) | +33.4% | Up after inflation |
| Median home value | $568,400 (±$17,823) | $620,800 (±$33,408) | +9.2% | Down after inflation |
| Median household income | $90,427 (±$6,371) | $110,763 (±$5,132) | +22.5% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $3,273 (±$213) | $3,525 (±$237) | +7.7% | Down after inflation |
| Households that rent | 48.2% (±2.1 points) | 49.0% (±2.8 points) | +0.8 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.0% (±1.4 points) | 2.7% (±1.4 points) | −1.3 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Crime reported to police in White Plains
In 2025, the White Plains Police Department reported 115 violent and 1,438 property crimes per 100,000 residents to the FBI.
ZIP codes in White Plains
| ZIP code | Share of the ZIP’s land in this place | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10601 | 100% | 11,930 | $2,197 | $372,900 | $85,859 |
| 10605 | 100% | 19,493 | $2,297 | $787,500 | $148,982 |
| 10606 | 99% | 17,341 | $2,561 | $682,300 | $112,270 |
| 10603 | 47% | 18,910 | $1,996 | $503,000 | $121,026 |
| 10604 | 27% | 12,517 | $2,245 | $735,700 | $117,014 |
A ZIP code is a mail route rather than a boundary, so the Census Bureau publishes figures for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas built from census blocks; the share column says how much of each one’s land lies in this place.
Places near White Plains
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Median home value | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Harrison | 1.7 mi | $2,616 | $1,010,700 | 39.5% |
| Village of Harrison | 1.7 mi | $2,616 | $1,010,700 | 39.5% |
| Town of Scarsdale | 2.5 mi | $3,500 or more | $1,800,700 | 7.7% |
| Village of Scarsdale | 2.5 mi | $3,500 or more | $1,800,700 | 7.7% |
| Fairview (Westchester County) | 2.7 mi | $1,250 | $474,500 | 44.9% |
| Hartsdale | 2.8 mi | $1,858 | $355,300 | 18.7% |
| Village of Rye Brook | 3.4 mi | $2,593 | $1,016,100 | 15.3% |
| Town of Rye | 3.5 mi | $2,066 | $689,400 | 42.1% |
Places in New York most like White Plains
| Place | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Village of Fishkill | $2,300 | $311,000 | $97,045 | 59.9% |
| New Rochelle | $1,917 | $702,500 | $109,167 | 46.3% |
| Village of Tuckahoe | $2,177 | $621,300 | $104,375 | 57.1% |
| Yonkers | $1,784 | $501,600 | $83,549 | 53.8% |
| Mount Vernon | $1,629 | $484,000 | $78,779 | 57.1% |
| Village of Port Chester | $2,028 | $582,600 | $92,222 | 53.5% |
Matched on rent, home value, income, the share who rent, the age of the homes, the share in apartment buildings and the commute, each measured against the spread across New York.
HUD Fair Market Rent for White Plains, fiscal year 2027
| Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | 4 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2,593 | $2,729 | $2,971 | $3,760 | $4,121 |
HUD income limits for White Plains, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $35,650 | $59,400 | $88,100 |
| 2 people | $40,750 | $67,850 | $100,700 |
| 3 people | $45,850 | $76,350 | $113,300 |
| 4 people | $50,900 | $84,800 | $125,850 |
| 5 people | $55,000 | $91,600 | $135,950 |
| 6 people | $59,050 | $98,400 | $146,000 |
| 7 people | $63,150 | $105,200 | $156,100 |
| 8 people | $67,200 | $111,950 | $166,150 |
These are the limits HUD sets for its housing programs in the Westchester County, NY Statutory Exception Area, where HUD’s median family income for fiscal year 2026 is $164,200.
A program can use its own limits; tax-credit and local programs often do.
Local rules in White Plains
White Plains has local landlord and tenant rules of its own on top of New York law.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about White Plains
What is the average rent in White Plains, NY?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in White Plains is $2,269 (±$89) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey), so half of renting households pay less and half pay more.
How much is a one-bedroom apartment in White Plains?
The median gross rent for a one-bedroom home in White Plains, NY is $2,102 (±$101) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Are renters in White Plains rent-burdened?
54.4% of renting households in White Plains pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many renters are there in White Plains?
White Plains has an estimated 12,534 (±827) renting households, 49.0% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the median household income in White Plains?
The median household income in White Plains is $110,763 (±$5,132) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average home value in White Plains, NY?
The Census Bureau publishes the median: $620,800 (±$33,408) for owner-occupied homes in White Plains (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is White Plains growing?
In White Plains, the number of residents went from 58,137 in 2015–2019 to 60,666 in 2020–2024 (+4.4%), a measurable increase.
What ZIP codes are in White Plains?
The ZIP codes that cover White Plains are 10601, 10605, 10606, 10603, 10604.
What is the median rent in ZIP code 10601?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code Tabulation Area 10601 is $2,197 (±$145) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Demographic and Housing Estimates (DP05), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — White Plains city, Westchester County, New York
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — White Plains city, Westchester County, New York
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — White Plains city, Westchester County, New York
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — White Plains city, Westchester County, New York
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — White Plains city, Westchester County, New York
- Total Population (B01003), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — White Plains city, Westchester County, New York
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — White Plains city, Westchester County, New York
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: New York, NY HUD Metro FMR Area
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Westchester County, NY Statutory Exception Area
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer: White Plains Police Department (ORI NY0590200)
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
- US Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files
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) for White Plains city, Westchester County, New York (county subdivision:81677, in state:36 county:119).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B01003_001E, B01003_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP05_0001E, DP05_0001M, DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M, DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .