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North Plainfield, NJ
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North Plainfield, NJ
At a Glance
How North Plainfield Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows North Plainfield's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is North Plainfield a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
North Plainfield residents earn a median household income of $83,529 , which is 11% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,096. The unemployment rate stands at 7.2% (100% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 16,571 business establishments, including 1,317 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in North Plainfield is $350,700 , 24% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $488,595. Median rent is $1,651/month, with 34.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.
Safety & Crime
North Plainfield reports 219 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 42% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,309/100K. The murder rate is 4.7/100K.
Education
25.3% of adults in North Plainfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher (25% below the national average). 83.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
North Plainfield has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.