City profile
White Plains, NY
Westchester County · Population 60,666
White Plains is a city in Westchester County, NY with about 60,666 residents and a typical home value near $621,000. It is 11 miles from Stamford, CT, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
31°F
Summer avg
75°F
Sunny days / yr
195
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$620,800
Typical monthly housing
$4,169
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
138
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.54%
- State income tax (top)
- 10.9%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 8.53%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High · county score 96/100
Top hazards: Strong wind, Riverine flooding, Winter weather
Nearest major airport
18 mi to LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Democratic · 63% Democratic / 37% Republican
Community
Population
60,666
Black population
13.3%
County
Westchester County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸More retirees are leaving NY than arriving, mostly over cost
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: winter storms, high taxes
Highlights
- About 60,666 residents
- Typical home value about $621,000
- 11 miles from Stamford, CT
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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