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Plainview, New York

Introduction to Plainview, New York

Plainview, New York, in Nassau county, is 4 miles NE of Levittown, New York and 27 miles E of New York, New York. The town is part of the Nassau- Suffolk metropolitan area. About 25,637 people live in Plainview.

Plainview History

Plainview's origin dates back to 1695, when Robert Williams purchased land in this area. Its earliest settlers named it Manetto Hill. This was inspired by the Native American word for "God." Residents petitioned for a local post office in 1885, but they were turned down by the United States Postal Service because the name of the town was already in use. The residents then renamed the town Plainview, in reference to the "plain-view" of Hempstead Plains that was visible from the top of Manetto Hill.

Plainview and nearby Attractions

  • Bethpage State Park
  • Cantiague Park
  • West Hills County Park
  • Oyster Bay Golf Course
  • Blue Mountain
  • Hicksville Gregory Museum

Things To Do In Plainview

Plainview has several community parks, including the Plainview-Old Bethpage Community Park, which is spread over 19 acres of land and features tennis courts, baseball and softball fields, racquetball/handball courts, a children's pool, an Olympic sized pool, basketball courts, wooded trails and a children's playground. Plainview is also home to Manetto Hills Park, which is a nature preserve.

Plainview Transportation

John F. Kennedy International Airport provides facilities for air transportation.

Plainview Higher Education

SUNY College of Technology, Hofstra University and the New York Institute of Technology provide facilities for higher studies.

High Points

Plainview strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyPlainview Median Family Income
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyPlainview Public Transportation Use
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyPlainview People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Plainview Low Rate of Poverty
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 10%Plainview College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Plainview, NY

Comparing Plainview to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Age of the Population109
Senior Citizens98
Well-Paid Single Men88
Well-Paid Single Women88
Male Share of the Population66
Female Share of the Population65
Children Under 5 Years Old57
Racial Diversity37

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income109
People in Middle Class or Better1010
People Above Poverty109
College Educated Adults109

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use109
Working at Home76
Walking and Biking to Work16
Short Commute Times12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built37
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22
Affordability of Rents12
People Living Alone11
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals12
Affordability of Property Taxes12

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