At a Glance
Median Income
$85,074
$40,108 per capita
Home Value
$263,900
Zillow: $334,756
Median Rent
$1,313/mo
25.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
246/100K
1,450/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
33.7%
89.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
3.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.7%
14.3% smoking rate
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?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Plainfield residents earn a median household income of $85,074 , which is 13% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,108. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,317 business establishments, including 370 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Plainfield is $263,900 , 6% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $334,756. Median rent is $1,313/month, with 25.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1996.
Safety & Crime
Plainfield reports 246 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 35% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,450/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
33.7% of adults in Plainfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(0% below the national average).
89.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Plainfield has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population35,783
Median Age38.0 yrs
Density1,329/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born9.6%
Veterans6.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$85,074
Per Capita$40,108
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty3.8%
County GDP$10,412M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,028
Housing
A+
Home Value$263,900
Rent$1,313
Ownership63.7%
Zillow$334,756
Housing Units13,303
Rent Burden25.3%
Crime
F
Violent246/100K
Property1,450/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault191/100K
Burglary95/100K
Health
Obesity36.7%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking14.3%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death6,172/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain43.6 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation741 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.7%
High School+89.9%
Graduate+11.3%
School Score7.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Commute23 min
Broadband90.9%
Internet Speed142 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Plainfield was founded in 1839.
The median home in Plainfield was built in 1996.
The nearest airport is Indianapolis International (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.394 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 142 Mbps.
There are 370 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.