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White plains, NY

Aggregated across 5 ZIP codes in White plains.

Population: 74,140 (Census ACS)

The median home value in White plains, NY is $764,649 — up 4.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $724,334 after a median 36 days on market. Typical rent runs $3,191/month. 9 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with lightning, strongwind, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 15.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$764,649

Median home value

+4.8%

1-year change

36

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$764,649
1-year appreciation
+4.8%
3-year appreciation
+15.7%
5-year appreciation
+28.5%
10-year appreciation
+58.7%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$764,649
House Price Index (state)
420.6 (+5.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$724,334
Median list price
$577,969
Median price per sqft
$364
1-year sale-price change
-7.4%
Median days on market
36 days
Homes sold (recent period)
14
For-sale inventory
212
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
14
1-year forecast
+2.4%
Days to pending
40 days
New listings (monthly)
82

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$3,191/mo
1-year rent change
+5.9%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,102/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,377/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,681/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,185/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,521/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
115.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
26.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
9
Elementary schools
6
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
School districts serving the area
VALHALLA UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, WHITE PLAINS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT, GREENBURGH CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Schools include
VIRGINIA ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, CHURCH STREET SCHOOL, WHITE PLAINS MIDDLE SCHOOL, MAMARONECK AVENUE SCHOOL, RIDGEWAY SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
lightning, strongWind, winterWeather, coldWave, hurricane
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively High · iceStorm: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes C
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 26% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
37.6%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Mattiace Petrochemical Co., Inc. (11.6 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
54.6°F
Average high
62.6°F
Average low
45.6°F
Annual precipitation
58.5 in
Annual snowfall
17.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
39
Days with Good air quality
287
Days with Moderate air quality
71
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
198

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
14.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
565
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
297,639
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
255,061

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
116
Nearest national park
Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site (9 mi)
National parks include
Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site, Sagamore Hill National Historic Site, Hamilton Grange National Memorial
Airports within 30 mi
44
Nearest airport
Westchester County Airport (HPN) (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Westchester County Airport (HPN) (4 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
33
Hospitals include
WHITE PLAINS HOSPITAL CENTER, GREENWICH HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION -, SILVER HILL HOSPITAL INC
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.4 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
36
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-5,185 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,961
Housing built before 1970
65.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
15.7%
Median annual property tax
$9,457
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
85.0%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
362,328
Average weekly wage
$1,731
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
222

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

White plainsState medianUS median
Median home value$764,649$332,036$289,727
Median sale price$724,334$363,950$325,000
Median days on market36 days55 days51 days
Typical rent$3,191/mo$2,708/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$9,457$4,500$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in White plains, NY?
$764,649.
What is the median sale price in White plains, NY?
$724,334.
How long do homes take to sell in White plains, NY?
Median days on market: 36 days.
What is typical rent in White plains, NY?
Typical rent: $3,191/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in White plains, NY?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, strongWind, winterWeather, coldWave, hurricane.
Is White plains, NY in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone C; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in White plains, NY?
Risk to homes is higher than 26% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in White plains, NY?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near White plains, NY?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve White plains, NY?
9 schools (6 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is White plains, NY walkable?
Walkability index: 14.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in White plains, NY?
Good. Median AQI: 39. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in White plains, NY?
Regional Price Parity: 115.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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