At a Glance
Median Income
$71,250
$32,579 per capita
Home Value
$96,900
Zillow: $179,897
Median Rent
$688/mo
33.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.9%
92.4% high school+
Unemployment
7.3%
3.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
14.7% 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+
3.6 / 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 $71,250 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,579. The unemployment rate stands at 7.3% (103% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,747 business establishments, including 161 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Plainville is $96,900 , 66% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $179,897. Median rent is $688/month, with 33.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1945.
Education
13.9% of adults in Plainville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(59% below the national average).
92.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Plainville has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population212
Median Age43.0 yrs
Density883/mi²
Male / Female58% / 43%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans10.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$71,250
Per Capita$32,579
Unemployment7.3%
Poverty3.6%
County GDP$4,661M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,057
Housing
A+
Home Value$96,900
Rent$688
Ownership89.2%
Zillow$179,897
Housing Units108
Rent Burden33.5%
Health
Obesity37.2%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death8,699/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain38.7 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation690 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.9%
High School+92.4%
Graduate+1.2%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute30 min
Broadband91.6%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Plainville was built in 1945.
The nearest airport is Quincy Regional-Baldwin Field (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
24.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 127 Mbps.
There are 161 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.