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Plainview Area Facts

Plainview has a Livability Score of 85_/100, which is considered exceptional
Plainview crime rates are 57% lower than the New York average
Cost of living in Plainview is 43% higher than the New York average

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Family Friendly

Family friendly

Public transit is accessible

Public transit is accessible

Walkable to grocery stores

Walkable to grocery stores

Yards are well-kept

Yards are well-kept

Lots of parks

Lots of parks

Walkable to restaurants

Walkable to restaurants

Friendly neighbors

Friendly neighbors

Safe at night

Safe at night

Pet-friendly

Pet friendly

Streets have sidewalks

Streets have sidewalks

Quite Area

A quiet area

Sense of community

Sense of community

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Fun Activities in Plainview, NY 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 10, 2018) Plainview is an historic town with lots of interactive and fun activities for the entire family. Whether you want to be outdoors, find great places to eat or look for unique forms of entertainment, Plainview has a lot to offer.

The Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park is a beautifu ...Read More l place to visit and has a museum that reveals more information about the Roosevelt family. There are plenty of places to relax on the grounds and the Queen Anne architecture is fascinating.

If you want to take your family to a theme park, Adventureland is the place to go. In addition to the entertaining rides, there are also attractions like magic show and lots of great snacks to enjoy. If you're a history buff, you can also visit the Museum of American Armor, which shows many of the tools that were used by the military. The American Airpower Museum is another ideal attraction to teach you more about the military and the history of aviation in America. Read Less

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A- Amenities

Are there many local amenities in Plainview? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

Parks

Devonshire Park P-13

Gordon Ave Park P-2

Cynthia Lane Park P-9

9/11 Memorial Park

Kalda-Garnet Lane Park P-16

Beaumont Park P-32

POB Serenity Garden

Plainview-Old Bethpage Community Park

Entertainment

AMF Plainview Lanes

Old Bethpage Village Restoration

Museum of American Armor

Long Island Fair Exhibition Hall

Old Bethpage Village Restoration

Hicksville Gregory Museum

Long Island Puppet Theatre

AMF Syosset Lanes

Food & Drink

Dunkin' Donuts

Subway

Panera Bread

Moe's Southwest Grill

Cravings Market

McDonald's

Carvel

Mario's

B+ Commute

Is public transit available in Plainview? Of all people who commute, 17.2% take public transportation in Plainview.

Drive to Work

65%

12% lower than the US average

Take Public Transit

17%

12% higher than the US average

Walk to Work

1%

2% lower than the US average

F Cost of Living

What is the cost of living in Plainview? The cost of living in Plainview is 167/100 - which is 43% higher than New York.

67% more expensive than average

17% more expensive than average

National cost of living index

A Crime

What is the crime rate in Plainview? Plainview crime rates are 946, which are 57% lower than New York

946 per 100k people

59% lower than the US average

Chance of being a victim

59% lower than the US average

Year-over-year crime

Year over year crime is up

A+ Employment

What is the median income in Plainview? The median income in Plainview is $156,622 which is 158% higher than New York.

Median household income

$156,622183% higher than the US average

Income per capita

$64,203115% higher than the US average

Unemployment rate

63% lower than the US average

A+ Health & Safety

Is Plainview a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

Hospitals

Plainview Hospital

Pharmacies

CVS Pharmacy

CVS Pharmacy

Doctors

Hadi Medical Group - Plainview

Central Orthopedic Group

Heart and Health of Plainview

A+ Housing

What are Plainview home prices? Plainview home prices are $612,300 - which is 114% higher than New York

Median home value

$612,300232% higher than the US average

Median rent price

$1,933104% higher than the US average

42% higher than the US average

A+ Schools

Does Plainview have good schools? The Plainview graduation rate is 95% - which is 16% higher than New York

High school grad. rates

14% higher than the US average

School test scores

72% higher than the US average

Student teacher ratio

100% lower than the US average

A- User Ratings

Is Plainview a good place to live? Plainview has an overall rating of 78% from 3 reviews.

Overall user rating

3 total ratings

User reviews rating

1 total reviews

User surveys rating

2 total surveys