A WALK AROUND TOWN
Walking Downtown White Plains
An August 2023 walk along Martine Avenue, Mamaroneck Avenue and Court Street to the library plaza. A film shared by Walking & Driving Incognito.
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Relocation guide
Moving to White Plains
What it costs, what the weather is like, schools, outdoors and the honest pros and cons, from public data.
Population
59,818
Median age 41.5
Median household income
$115,586
Median rent
$2,151/mo
Median home value
$624,100
Schools
15
1 districts
Summer high / winter low
83° / 22°
Pros
- Household incomes run 47% above the US median ($115,586).
- Mild weather in May, June, July, with highs between 65°F and 85°F.
- 36 national forests, lakes and recreation areas within reach.
Cons
- Homes cost 106% more than the US median ($624,100).
- Property taxes are high: about 1.60% of home value a year (US 0.98%).
- Cold winters: January lows average 22°F.
Pros and cons come from comparisons with US medians and the city’s 30-year weather normals; they leave out things numbers can’t capture.
Plan your move
Where in White Plains?
White Plains spans 4 zip codes. Median home values range from $396,800 to $814,600 by zip.
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See White Plains
A WALK AROUND TOWN
Downtown White Plains Walking Tour, 2011
A July 2011 walk around downtown from Church Street along Mamaroneck Avenue and Main Street. A film shared by Go Treasure Hunting.
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Is White Plains a good place to live?
It depends on what you need. Household incomes run 47% above the US median ($115,586). Mild weather in May, June, July, with highs between 65°F and 85°F. On the other hand: Homes cost 106% more than the US median ($624,100). Property taxes are high: about 1.60% of home value a year (US 0.98%).
How much do I need to earn to live in White Plains?
The median household earns $115,586. Rent at the median ($2,151/month) is about 22% of that; a common rule of thumb is to keep rent under 30% of income, which means earning about $86,040 a year.
How many schools are in White Plains?
15 public and private schools across 1 district. See the schools page for each school’s grades and contact details.
What is the weather like in White Plains?
Highs average 83°F in July and lows 22°F in January. The most comfortable months are May, June, July.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019–2023 5-year estimates; NOAA climate normals; NCES schools; OpenStreetMap parks; Recreation.gov.