At a Glance
Median Income
$80,334
$30,414 per capita
Home Value
$383,300
Zillow: $508,274
Median Rent
$1,673/mo
33.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
380/100K
1,592/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.8%
72.2% high school+
Unemployment
6.8%
12.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.0%
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°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?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Plainfield residents earn a median household income of $80,334 , which is 7% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,414. The unemployment rate stands at 6.8% (89% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 16,571 business establishments, including 1,317 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Plainfield is $383,300 , 36% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $508,274. Median rent is $1,673/month, with 33.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1949.
Safety & Crime
Plainfield reports 380 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 0% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,592/100K. The murder rate is 5.9/100K.
Education
22.8% of adults in Plainfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(32% below the national average).
72.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Plainfield has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population54,515
Median Age33.0 yrs
Density9,147/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$80,334
Per Capita$30,414
Unemployment6.8%
Poverty12.5%
County GDP$51,947M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,622
Housing
B+
Home Value$383,300
Rent$1,673
Ownership42.4%
Zillow$508,274
Housing Units17,302
Rent Burden33.4%
Crime
F
Violent380/100K
Property1,592/100K
Murder5.9/100K
Assault192/100K
Burglary277/100K
Health
Obesity36.0%
Diabetes14.4%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death6,477/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain48.7 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation121 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.8%
High School+72.2%
Graduate+7.1%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 37% / D 61%
Commute30 min
Broadband93.5%
Internet Speed183 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries24
Did You Know?
The median home in Plainfield was built in 1949.
The nearest airport is Central Jersey Regional (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.487 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 183 Mbps.
There are 1,317 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 29 fatal vehicle crashes.
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