The Town FilesWhite Plains, New York
City in Westchester County · population 59,559 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $620,800
- Household income
- $110,763
- Jan low / Jul high
- 22° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 33 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 9
- Median age
- 41.5
White Plains is a city of 59,559 people in Westchester County, New York. The median home is worth $620,800, above the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks more walkable than 97% of New York towns, better for young professionals than 97% of New York towns, better transit than 97% of New York towns.
How White Plains ranks
Percentile among New York towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New York towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in White Plains is worth $620,800, above the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 5.6 times the median household income of $110,763, which is more affordable than 9% of New York towns. Median rent is $2,269 a month. 51.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | White Plains | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $620,800 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $2,269 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $110,763 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.6× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 51.0% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1961 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.7% | — |
Who lives in White Plains
| People | White Plains | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.5 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.5% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 18.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 53.9% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.2% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 2.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 30.7% | — |
| Work from home | 22.1% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 27.4 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.7% | 91.1% |
Weather in White Plains
July highs average 83.2°F and January lows 22.4°F. About 47.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 32.7 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 10 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 105 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of White Plains since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on July 12, 2006 about 5.0 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 6 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 1, 2013.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 22 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on August 1, 2011.
Severe weather in Westchester County since 1996
Westchester County has been included in 32 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 30, 2024 | Flood | DR-4755: Severe Storm And Flooding |
| September 5, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4615: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| September 2, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3572: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| August 22, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3565: Hurricane Henri |
| October 2, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4567: Tropical Storm Isaias |
Jobs and pay in Westchester County
Westchester County had 429,582 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $94,317 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in White Plains itself the ACS puts it at 5.9%.
Public schools in White Plains
12 public schools with 8,064 students, about 10.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| WHITE PLAINS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 2,221 | 13.0 |
| WHITE PLAINS MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 1,554 | 10.2 |
| GEORGE WASHINGTON SCHOOL | K-5 | 600 | 11.1 |
| POST ROAD SCHOOL | K-5 | 599 | 11.5 |
| CHURCH STREET SCHOOL | K-5 | 595 | 11.2 |
| MAMARONECK AVENUE SCHOOL | K-5 | 591 | 10.2 |
| RIDGEWAY SCHOOL | K-5 | 584 | 10.8 |
| RICHARD J BAILEY SCHOOL | 4-6 | 352 | 8.6 |
| VIRGINIA ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K-2 | 347 | 11.6 |
| SAMUEL J PRESTON SCHOOL | K-5 | 340 | 11.0 |
| LEE F JACKSON SCHOOL | K-1 | 249 | 8.9 |
| REACH ACADEMY (THE) | 7-12 | 32 | 2.1 |
Towns near White Plains
- Harrison, NY1.7 mi · 28,218 people · home $1,010,700
- Scarsdale, NY2.5 mi · 18,253 people · home $1,800,700
- Fairview, NY2.7 mi · 3,217 people · home $474,500
- Hartsdale, NY2.8 mi · 3,377 people · home $355,300
- Rye Brook, NY3.4 mi · 10,047 people · home $1,016,100
- Elmsford, NY3.9 mi · 5,239 people · home $641,700
- Greenville, NY3.9 mi · 9,394 people · home $858,200
- Valhalla, NY4.0 mi · 3,213 people · home $663,500
White Plains questions
Is White Plains, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, White Plains scores better for retirees than 29% of New York towns and quieter than 4%. 20.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.5).
How much does a house cost in White Plains?
The median owner-occupied home in White Plains is valued at $620,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $110,763, so homes cost about 5.6 times income. Median rent is $2,269 a month.
What is the weather like in White Plains?
July highs average 83.2°F and January lows 22.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 47.8 inches of precipitation a year and 32.7 inches of snow.
Does White Plains get tornadoes?
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of White Plains since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on July 12, 2006. The typical New York town has had 5.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)