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Plainfield, IL Community

18 discussions from residents and visitors

Ezra W.

Plainfield job market vs Cincinnati

Been meaning to ask this. Been living here since 2020. Rent is about $1,889/month for a decent place. With a population of 45,705, Plainfield is a smaller city. Crime rate is something to consider -Plainfield sits at 123.1 per 100K. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Honestly, I think it's...

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Lily Anderson

Thinking about relocating to Plainfield from Tampa

Hey, I'm a remote worker and Median household income is $142,265, which feels pretty solid for the area. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Should I be concerned? The city has invested a lot in new development.

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Ezra W.

Is Plainfield still affordable?

Hi all, Military spouse here. Homes are going for about $398,000 on average. Crime rate is something to consider -Plainfield sits at 123.1 per 100K. With a population of 45,705, Plainfield is a smaller city. Poverty rate is 2.6%, which is pretty low. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know ...

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Douglas B.

Housing market in Plainfield right now

Median household income is $142,265, which feels pretty solid for the area. Anyone in a similar situation?

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native_gabriella15

Biggest downsides of living in Plainfield?

Curious what people think. I'm retired and With a population of 45,705, Plainfield is a smaller city. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Property taxes are high but you get good services.

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Caleb Evans

Thinking about relocating to Plainfield from Memphis

Curious what people think. Household incomes average around $142,265 in Plainfield. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The suburbs are where most families end up. The weather takes some getting used to. Traffic can be rough during rush h...

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boston_landon

Raising a family in Plainfield -thoughts?

First post here. I'm retired and With a population of 45,705, Plainfield is a smaller city. You can expect to pay around $1,889 for rent here. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. What do you all think? Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Honestly, I think it's a ...

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boston_landon

Studio apartments in Plainfield -options?

Hi all, I'm originally from Houston and Poverty rate is 2.6%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $398,000, which seems about average. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Let me know your thoughts.

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Dennis T.

What to expect moving to Plainfield?

Hey everyone, I'm retired and Rent is about $1,889/month for a decent place. With a population of 45,705, Plainfield is a smaller city. Poverty rate is 2.6%, which is pretty low. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. What neighborhoods would ...

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Grayson Wilson

What to expect moving to Plainfield?

Longtime lurker here, Median household income is $142,265, which feels pretty solid for the area. The median home value here is around $398,000, which seems about average. Rent is about $1,889/month for a decent place. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Downtown has improved a lot in re...

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Hunter Ramirez

How is the nightlife in Plainfield?

Alright, Homes are going for about $398,000 on average. Household incomes average around $142,265 in Plainfield. Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Public transit needs a lot ...

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Kai Baker

Best areas to explore in Plainfield?

Hello, I'm a remote worker and You can expect to pay around $1,889 for rent here. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Is this normal for Plainfield? The suburbs are where most families end up. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.

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Lily Anderson

Freelancing from Plainfield -experience?

Hello, Just moved here 7 months ago and With a population of 45,705, Plainfield is a smaller city. Median household income is $142,265, which feels pretty solid for the area. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Looking forward to hearing from you all.

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Douglas B.

Commute times in Plainfield -how bad?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I grew up here but left for a while. Crime rate is something to consider -Plainfield sits at 123.1 per 100K. You can expect to pay around $1,889 for rent here. Household incomes average around $142,265 in Plainfield. The median home value here is around $3...

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Hunter Ramirez

Job market in Plainfield for tech?

Curious what people think. I work in logistics and Homes are going for about $398,000 on average. With a population of 45,705, Plainfield is a smaller city. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The weather takes some getting used to. What do you all think? People here are genuinely friendly...

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Douglas B.

Plainfield is underrated, change my mind

So, Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Does this match your experience?

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