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Plainfield Village, CT

Full City Profile · Connecticut · Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
2,260 Population 1,322/sq mi density
$50,703 Median Income $23,034 per capita
$227,500 Home Value $396,931 Zillow
$1,161 Median Rent 26.7% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr
380 Violent Crime/100K 2,104 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$50,703 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$227,500 home value, $1,161/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
380 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Plainfield Village, CT

At a Glance

Median Income
$50,703
33% below
$23,034 per capita
Home Value
$227,500
19% below
Zillow: $396,931
Median Rent
$1,161/mo
0% below
26.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
380/100K
0% below
2,104/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.8%
62% below
79.5% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
44% above
26.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.7%
8% above
15.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
271 sunny days/yr

How Plainfield Village Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Plainfield Village's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
67%
Home Value
81%
Rent
100%
Poverty
214%
Bachelor's
38%
Unemployment
144%
Crime
100%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Plainfield Village a Good Place to Live?

C
2.4 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Plainfield Village residents earn a median household income of $50,703 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,034. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 26.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,962 business establishments, including 200 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Plainfield Village is $227,500 , 19% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $396,931. Median rent is $1,161/month, with 26.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1952.

Safety & Crime

Plainfield Village reports 380 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 0% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,104/100K.

Education

12.8% of adults in Plainfield Village hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% below the national average). 79.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Plainfield Village has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population2,260
Median Age28.2 yrs
Density1,322/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.4%

Economy

C+
Median Income$50,703
Per Capita$23,034
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty26.5%
County GDP$5,431M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,120

Housing

A
Home Value$227,500
Rent$1,161
Ownership59.5%
Zillow$396,931
Housing Units1,136
Rent Burden26.7%

Crime

F
Violent380/100K
Property2,104/100K

Health

Obesity34.7%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease5.5%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain53.8 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation163 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.8%
High School+79.5%
Graduate+5.4%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute34 min
Broadband87.8%
EV Stations1
Libraries20

Did You Know?

The median home in Plainfield Village was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is Rhode Island Tf Green International (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.406 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 200 restaurants in the area.