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35 discussions from residents and visitors

Leonardo Cruz

Is Plainfield worth it salary-wise?

Hello, I work in food service and Household incomes average around $80,334 in Plainfield. The unemployment rate is 6.8%, which is concerning. Average temperature is around 55--F, so expect cold winters. Median household income is $80,334, which feels pretty solid for the area. The school system vari...

7 replies 29 upvotes jobs
Alice A.

Living in Plainfield -the reality

Random thought, My family moved here when I was a kid. Rent is about $1,673/month for a decent place. The unemployment rate is 6.8%, which is concerning. Poverty rate is 12.5%, which is around average. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The suburbs are where most familie...

29 replies 19 upvotes living
Eva Johnson

Things Plainfield needs to improve

First post here. My partner and I are Median household income is $80,334, which feels pretty solid for the area. Rent is about $1,673/month for a decent place. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. What neighborhoods would you suggest?

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Lillian White

Plainfield in the winter -how bad?

Been living here since 2021. Median household income is $80,334, which feels pretty solid for the area. The city has invested a lot in new development. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Downto...

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Michael Collins

Plainfield quality of life -am I missing something?

Random thought, Median household income is $80,334, which feels pretty solid for the area. You can expect to pay around $1,673 for rent here. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The weather takes some getting used to. Peop...

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Skylar Foster

Is it worth buying in Plainfield?

I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Average temperature is around 55--F, so expect cold winters. The median home value here is around $383,300, which seems about average. Rent is about $1,673/month for a decent place. Crime rate is something to consider -Plainfield sits at 379.6 per 100K. Downtown...

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Reagan Carter

Co-working spaces in Plainfield?

Hey folks, I'm originally from Las Vegas and Median household income is $80,334, which feels pretty solid for the area. Household incomes average around $80,334 in Plainfield. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The city has investe...

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Carter Bailey

The good and bad of living in Plainfield

The unemployment rate is 6.8%, which is concerning. Poverty rate is 12.5%, which is around average. The weather takes some getting used to. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Am I wrong here? Thanks in advance! The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's not perfect, but the c...

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Angel Morales

Top 5 things I love about Plainfield

Anyone else feel this way? We're a young couple and Median household income is $80,334, which feels pretty solid for the area. Homes are going for about $383,300 on average. Average temperature is around 55--F, so expect cold winters. Rent is about $1,673/month for a decent place. The school system ...

6 replies 26 upvotes best-worst
Jordan Lopez

Best kept secrets of Plainfield, NJ

Hey, My family moved here when I was a kid. The median home value here is around $383,300, which seems about average. The weather takes some getting used to. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Worth the trade-offs? The food scene here is surprisingly good. Cost of living is ...

12 replies 21 upvotes best-worst
Owen Gutierrez

What I wish I knew before living in Plainfield

Random thought, Military spouse here. Poverty rate is 12.5%, which is around average. Rent is about $1,673/month for a decent place. Average temperature is around 55--F, so expect cold winters. With a population of 54,515, Plainfield is a smaller city. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you kno...

30 replies 8 upvotes living
Cameron Watson

Studio apartments in Plainfield -options?

Alright, I'm retired and Average temperature is around 55--F, so expect cold winters. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The suburbs are where most families end up. People here are genuinely friendly, not j...

3 replies 8 upvotes housing
Matthew C.

Best kept secrets of Plainfield, NJ

Curious what people think. The unemployment rate is 6.8%, which is concerning. With a population of 54,515, Plainfield is a smaller city. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. There's a gro...

12 replies 29 upvotes best-worst
Aubrey

The good and bad of living in Plainfield

Random thought, Been living here since 2016. Homes are going for about $383,300 on average. I'd say it's better for families than young singles.

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Skylar Foster

Anyone else love living in Plainfield?

Anyone else feel this way? Crime rate is something to consider -Plainfield sits at 379.6 per 100K. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The weather takes some getting used to. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.

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Ruth J.

Unpopular opinion about Plainfield

My partner and I are Rent is about $1,673/month for a decent place. Household incomes average around $80,334 in Plainfield. Median household income is $80,334, which feels pretty solid for the area. Average temperature is around 55--F, so expect cold winters. Homes are going for about $383,300 on av...

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Jordan Lopez

Job market in Plainfield for tech?

Hi all, I'm a 51-year-old sales rep and The unemployment rate is 6.8%, which is concerning. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Worth the trade-offs? The weather takes some getting used to.

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Eva Johnson

Things Plainfield needs to improve

So, Does this match your experience? It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The weather takes some getting used to.

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Dylan Ward

The good and bad of living in Plainfield

So, Household incomes average around $80,334 in Plainfield. You can expect to pay around $1,673 for rent here. The median home value here is around $383,300, which seems about average. The weather takes some getting used to. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The suburbs are where ...

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Angel Morales

Why I chose Plainfield over bigger cities

Hey, I've been here for 10 years and The unemployment rate is 6.8%, which is concerning. Crime rate is something to consider -Plainfield sits at 379.6 per 100K. The median home value here is around $383,300, which seems about average. The city has invested a lot in new development. People here are g...

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Carter Bailey

Worst things about Plainfield nobody talks about

I work in legal and The median home value here is around $383,300, which seems about average. You can expect to pay around $1,673 for rent here. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or...

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Alexander Gray

Should I move to Plainfield or stay in Pittsburgh?

Alright, I work in construction and Rent is about $1,673/month for a decent place. Poverty rate is 12.5%, which is around average. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Let me know your thoughts. Propert...

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Owen Gutierrez

Considering Plainfield vs Cincinnati -help me decide

I'm retired and Homes are going for about $383,300 on average. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Any help is appreciated. The suburbs are where most families end up. The suburbs are where most families end up.

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theodore_guy

Should I move to Plainfield or stay in Cleveland?

Hello, It's a a smaller city city with about 54,515 people. The unemployment rate is 6.8%, which is concerning. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The food scene here is surprisingly good. What are your go-to spots? It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The suburbs are...

6 replies 17 upvotes moving
Jordan Lopez

Is Plainfield still affordable?

I'm single, late 30s, and The unemployment rate is 6.8%, which is concerning. Homes are going for about $383,300 on average. Rent is about $1,673/month for a decent place. The median home value here is around $383,300, which seems about average. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. D...

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Angel Morales

Best apartments in Plainfield under ?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Poverty rate is 12.5%, which is around average. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Worth the trade-offs? Thanks!

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Avery Kim

Best hidden gems in Plainfield

First post here. I'm originally from San Francisco and Rent is about $1,673/month for a decent place. Household incomes average around $80,334 in Plainfield. You can expect to pay around $1,673 for rent here. Median household income is $80,334, which feels pretty solid for the area. Property taxes a...

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Jordan Lopez

Quick question about Plainfield

OK so I relocated for work and Median household income is $80,334, which feels pretty solid for the area. Average temperature is around 55--F, so expect cold winters. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. What do you all think? Any help is appreciated.

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