Plainfield, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Union County County

2.8 /5.0

C+ Fair

54,515 Population 9,147/sq mi density

$80,334 Median Income $30,414 per capita

$383,300 Home Value $508,274 Zillow

$1,673 Median Rent 33.4% income on rent

55°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr

380 Violent Crime/100K 1,592 property/100K

C+

Overall

2.8 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

B+

Economy

3.5 / 5.0

$80,334 median income, 6.8% unemployment

B+

Affordability

4.0 / 5.0

$383,300 home value, $1,673/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

380 violent crimes/100K

C+

Education

2.8 / 5.0

22.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Campgrounds in Plainfield (2)

CAMP GATEWAY - STATEN ISLAND

STANDARD

7 sites 4.5/5 (14 reviews) $0/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent

Other Recreation Concession Site, Hiking, Fishing, Interpretive Programs, Camping, Historic & Cultural Site, Boating, Biking, Recreation Programs, Birding, Guided Interpretive Walks, Observation Site, Evening Programs

This campground boasts a spectacular view of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, the longest vehicle suspension span in the United States. When it opened i...

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CAMP GATEWAY - SANDY HOOK

STANDARD

18 sites 4.3/5 (109 reviews) $30–$150/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent

Ranger Station, Biking, Boating, Canoeing, Camping, Birding, Cultural Activities, Evening Programs, Environmental Education, Hiking, Fishing, Guided Interpretive Walks, Historic & Cultural Site, Interpretive Programs, Kayaking, Information Site, Non-Motorized Boating, Observation Site, Paddling, Photography, Recreation Programs, Picnicking, Scenic Drive, Star Gazing, Swimming, Visitor Center, Water Activities, Windsurfing

Welcome to Gateway National Recreation Area, Sandy Hook Unit! There are a variety of cultural and recreational opportunities available at the park inc...

Reserve