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Plainfield, VT
Full City Profile · Vermont · Washington County County
Plainfield, VT
At a Glance
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)
Is Plainfield a Good Place to Live?
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 $337,884. 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.
Safety & Crime
Plainfield reports 191 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 50% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,349/100K.
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. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.