Plainview, NY Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 8,638 housing units in Plainview.
This represents a 0.5% growth from 8,598 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 8,638 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and none were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in Plainview is about 93.4%.
Plainview's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 0.9%.
Average household size is 2.95 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Plainview were built after 1957.
Statistics
Housing Size
Housing Units by Size |
| Studio Type | 2% |
| One Bedroom | 1.30% |
| Two Bedrooms | 4.90% |
| Three Bedrooms | 56.60% |
| Four Bedrooms | 28.20% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 7.10% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
Average Household Size | 2.98 |
Median year structure was built | 1957 |
Median Value of occupied units | $291,100 |
Median Price asked for vacant units | $265,600 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
Average Household Size | 2.46 |
Median year structure was built | 1965 |
Owners Finance Status
Housing Finance |
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0.30% |
| Second Mortgage | 4.90% |
| Home Equity Loan | 9.80% |
| Simple Mortgage | 53.80% |
| Debt Free | 31.20% |
Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 21.2% |