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Plainfield, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Plainfield is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 283. Residents earn $74,205 per year, which is 1% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
283 Population 435/sq mi density
$74,205 Median Income $35,566 per capita
$160,600 Home Value
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$74,205 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$160,600 home value
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $74,205
1% lower than US avg
Home Value $160,600
43% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 13.4%
60% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 17.4%
40% higher than US avg

How Plainfield Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population283
Median Age58.1 yrs
Density435/mi²
Male / Female33% / 67%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans20.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$74,205
Per Capita$35,566
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty17.4%
County GDP$23,098M
Commute39 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$160,600
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units151
Rent Burden26.2%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain48.0 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation517 ft (158 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.4%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 54% / D 45%
Commute39 min
Broadband100.0%
Libraries8

Is Plainfield a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Plainfield receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, long commute times. Plainfield offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Plainfield is $74,205, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 17.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 39 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Plainfield is $160,600, 43% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

13.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Plainfield experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches, including 27.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Plainfield has a population of 283 with a density of 435 people per square mile. The median age is 58.1 years, 49% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

283
Total Population
435
People / sq mi
58.1yrs
Median Age
49% above US avg
0.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 33.2%
Female 66.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Plainfield vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Plainfield vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Plainfield is $74,205, which is 1% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 17.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 39 minutes.

Income: Plainfield vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$74,205
1% below US avg
Per Capita Income$35,566
Avg Weekly Wage$1,253
IRS Avg AGI$89,422

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate17.4%
40% above US avg
Establishments (County)6,995
County GDP$23,098M

Business (County)

Restaurants574
Healthcare836
Retail826
Manufacturing212

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,909
69% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate3.68%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time39.1 min
Drive Alone72.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Plainfield is $160,600, 43% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$160,600
43% below US avg
Median List Price$310,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$310,000
$/Sq Ft$217
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio100.0%
Price Drops0.0%

Rental Costs

Rent Burden26.2%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%
Housing Units151
Median Year Built1981

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,909
69% above US avg
Effective Rate3.68%
Plainfield has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 48.0 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.9°F
4% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall48.0 inches
26% above US avg
Snowfall27.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation517 ft (158 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density435/sq mi
Coordinates40.2012°N, 77.2833°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42041
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 13.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 9.4-point margin. 100.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 54.1%
D 44.7%

Winner: Republican by 9.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+13.4%
60% below US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.95
C Education Grade (2.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density435/sq mi
Total Area0.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access100.0%
Public Libraries8
Healthcare Facilities836
Restaurants574
Retail Stores826

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)14

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute39.1 min
Drive Alone72.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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