At a Glance
Median Income
$105,750
$49,694 per capita
Home Value
$353,600
Zillow: $520,644
Median Rent
$1,721/mo
20.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
42/100K
504/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.8%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.3%
9.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
261 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?
B
3.4 / 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 $105,750 , which is 41% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $49,694. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,052 business establishments, including 199 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Plainfield is $353,600 , 25% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $520,644. Median rent is $1,721/month, with 20.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 104.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Safety & Crime
Plainfield reports 42 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 89% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 504/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
24.8% of adults in Plainfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(26% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Plainfield has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population237
Median Age51.6 yrs
Density409/mi²
Male / Female44% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$105,750
Per Capita$49,694
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,759M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,209
Housing
A+
Home Value$353,600
Rent$1,721
Ownership63.3%
Zillow$520,644
Housing Units83
Rent Burden20.2%
Crime
F
Violent42/100K
Property504/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault42/100K
Burglary0/100K
Health
Obesity30.3%
Diabetes7.0%
Smoking9.9%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death8,663/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days261/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation534 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.8%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+7.7%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 31% / D 66%
Commute33 min
Broadband79.0%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations16
Libraries24
Did You Know?
The median home in Plainfield was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Rutland/Southern Vermont Regional (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 199 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
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