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Plainfield, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Hendricks County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
35,783 Population 1,329/sq mi density
$85,074 Median Income $40,108 per capita
$263,900 Home Value $327,666 Zillow
$1,313 Median Rent 25.3% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
142 Violent Crime/100K 1,795 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$85,074 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$263,900 home value, $1,313/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
142 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Plainfield, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$85,074
13% above
$40,108 per capita
Home Value
$263,900
6% below
Zillow: $327,666
Median Rent
$1,313/mo
13% above
25.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
142/100K
63% below
1,795/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
33.7%
0% below
89.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
50% below
3.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.7%
14% above
14.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
293 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)

Income
113%
Home Value
94%
Rent
113%
Poverty
31%
Bachelor's
100%
Unemployment
50%
Crime
37%
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 1.8% (50% 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 $327,666. 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 142 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 63% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,795/100K. 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 53°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population35,783
Median Age38.0 yrs
Density1,329/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$85,074
Per Capita$40,108
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty3.8%
County GDP$10,412M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,028

Housing

A+
Home Value$263,900
Rent$1,313
Ownership63.7%
Zillow$327,666
Housing Units13,303
Rent Burden25.3%

Crime

F
Violent142/100K
Property1,795/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault116/100K
Burglary167/100K

Health

Obesity36.7%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking14.3%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death6,172/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain45.8 in/yr
AQI41 (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?

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.
11.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 142 Mbps.
There are 370 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.