Cost of Living in White Plains, New York
White Plains has a population of about 60,666. The median household income is $110,763, median gross rent is $2,269/month, and the median home value is $620,800. These figures come from 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates, the latest full-coverage Census baseline for U.S. cities.
How current is this? Census city data is released with a lag because it is survey-based and designed for consistent coverage across small and large places. Use it as an official affordability baseline; current apartment listings and mortgage rates may differ.
Is White Plains expensive to live in?
Compared with the national median in this dataset, rent in White Plains is 37% above the national median and home values are 66% above the national median. Household income here is 32% above the national median. Monthly rent represents roughly 25% of the median annual household income, a rough affordability signal for renters.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in White Plains?
The median gross rent in White Plains, New York is $2,269 per month in the 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates.
What is the median home price in White Plains?
The median owner-occupied home value in White Plains is $620,800 in the 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates.
How much do people earn in White Plains?
The median household income in White Plains is $110,763 per year in the 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates.
Data source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Local database last refreshed 2026-07-11.