At a Glance
Median Income
$44,698
$33,286 per capita
Home Value
$163,800
Zillow: $355,814
Median Rent
$1,104/mo
31.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
27.0%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
10.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.7%
13.7% smoking rate
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?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Plainfield residents earn a median household income of $44,698 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,286. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,178 business establishments, including 162 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Plainfield is $163,800 , 42% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $355,814. Median rent is $1,104/month, with 31.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
27.0% of adults in Plainfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(20% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Plainfield has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C).
Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population441
Median Age41.8 yrs
Density938/mi²
Male / Female54% / 47%
Foreign Born3.6%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$44,698
Per Capita$33,286
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty10.7%
County GDP$5,191M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,304
Housing
A+
Home Value$163,800
Rent$1,104
Ownership51.4%
Zillow$355,814
Housing Units248
Rent Burden31.3%
Health
Obesity28.7%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death7,124/100K
Climate
Avg Temp41°F
Rain41.0 in/yr
Elevation876 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+10.5%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 27% / D 70%
Commute26 min
Broadband99.5%
Internet Speed94 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Plainfield was built in 1938.
17.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Patrick Leahy Burlington International (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.8% of the population has a disability.
There are 162 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.