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Compare Plainview to Elmira

This post compares Plainview, New York to Elmira, New York across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.

Dimension Plainview (CDP) Elmira (city)
Population 26,141 28,302
Income (median) $86,923 $36,427
Home Value (median) $536,600 $72,800
White 82% 76%
Black 0% 15%
Asian 14% 0%
With Kids 36% 34%
Age (median) 45 33
Rentals 8% 54%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Plainview or Elmira?
A: Plainview has a similar population count than Elmira: 26141 compared with 28302 total people.

Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Plainview or in Elmira?
A: Incomes are on average much higher in Plainview.

Q: Are homes more expensive in Plainview or Elmira?
A: Homes tend to be much more expensive in Plainview.

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Elmira does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 8% for Plainview versus 54% for Elmira.

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Plainview may include: Dix-Hills, New-City, and Eastchester.

The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.

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