At a Glance
Median Income
$38,750
$21,488 per capita
Home Value
$161,800
Zillow: $222,969
Median Rent
$921/mo
21.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.0%
88.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.6%
16.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.3%
21.1% smoking rate
How Plainville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Plainville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Plainville a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Plainville residents earn a median household income of $38,750 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,488. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6% (83% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,448 business establishments, including 196 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Plainville is $161,800 , 43% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $222,969. Median rent is $921/month, with 21.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.
Education
6.0% of adults in Plainville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(82% below the national average).
88.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Plainville has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population339
Median Age43.2 yrs
Density471/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born18.9%
Veterans4.5%
Economy
B
Median Income$38,750
Per Capita$21,488
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty16.3%
County GDP$5,687M
Avg Weekly Wage$957
Housing
A
Home Value$161,800
Rent$921
Ownership63.6%
Zillow$222,969
Housing Units110
Rent Burden21.3%
Health
Obesity36.3%
Diabetes13.1%
Smoking21.1%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death11,716/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain50.7 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation676 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+6.0%
High School+88.8%
Graduate+2.1%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 29%
Commute19 min
Broadband85.0%
Internet Speed141 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Plainville was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Richard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
22.1% of the population has a disability.
18.9% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 141 Mbps.
There are 196 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.