At a Glance
Median Income
$142,265
$53,675 per capita
Home Value
$398,000
Zillow: $417,359
Median Rent
$1,889/mo
27.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
123/100K
564/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
54.9%
95.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
2.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.3%
9.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Plainfield Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Plainfield's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Plainfield a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Plainfield residents earn a median household income of $142,265 , which is 89% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $53,675. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,463 business establishments, including 235 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Plainfield is $398,000 , 41% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $417,359. Median rent is $1,889/month, with 27.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2002.
Safety & Crime
Plainfield reports 123 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 68% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 564/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
54.9% of adults in Plainfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(63% above the national average).
95.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Plainfield has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population45,705
Median Age37.3 yrs
Density1,765/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$142,265
Per Capita$53,675
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty2.6%
County GDP$5,408M
Avg Weekly Wage$985
Housing
A+
Home Value$398,000
Rent$1,889
Ownership88.7%
Zillow$417,359
Housing Units14,243
Rent Burden27.7%
Crime
F
Violent123/100K
Property564/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault78/100K
Burglary56/100K
Health
Obesity34.3%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking9.3%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death4,543/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain41.1 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation640 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+54.9%
High School+95.4%
Graduate+18.3%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 50%
Commute34 min
Broadband96.1%
Internet Speed157 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Plainfield was built in 2002.
21.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Joliet Regional (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.348 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 157 Mbps.
There are 235 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
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