Suburb0
- Public SchoolsC-
- Crime & SafetyC
- HousingD-
- NightlifeA-
- Good for FamiliesC-
- DiversityA+
- JobsC-
- WeatherB-
- Cost of LivingC-
- Health & FitnessA
- Outdoor ActivitiesA
- CommuteB+
Real Estate
Median Home Value
$236,400
National
$184,700Median Rent
$1,170
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Plainfield Rankings
Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
C
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Residents
Working in Plainfield
Jobs
C-
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$56,425
National
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Plainfield Reviews
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I have lived in sleepy hollow section for 16 years. I take the train regularly to nyc. The town has continued to improve and for locals that are secure this is a hidden gem. People and homes are very diverse. Lots to do nearby. Great for walks whether early or late. Lately we have seen an uptick in investment and improvements by home owners, investors, government and flippers. If you are looking for a long term investment this place is it. We are surrounded by expensive towns and get to the city, beach and pa easily. I think if we can get a few more shops, restaurants and continued investment by home owners we will continue to see significant improvement. Not sure how all the apartment construction will affect the town. I hope it lowers taxes and spurs services. I think also if we can continue to get more young families that schools will gradually improve or you can use the good private schools or charter ones
I have lived in Plainfield for the majority of my life. My family and are happy living where we are. I attend PAAAS, which is about 5 minutes away from home so it is easy for me to get to school. My favorite thing about my town is many opportunities that are offered. I am captain of the Girls Varsity Soccer Team. We get the chance to play different schools and play county games. The many sports that are played all over the city have many opportunities to get a good experience out of their sport. Something I would change is the safety, I would never feel safe to walk down my street alone during the daytime.
Plainfield is a good enough area. There are resources that are accessible once you make use of the opportunities provided. For example, the public high school offers students looking for a job a list of companies looking for high school scholars to work there. However, outside of school, it's very uncomfortable to be outside. If I'm walking home at night, there's been times when the streets are empty and if something, nobody would find out until the morning. In some areas, it may be violent at certain times in the day. In middle school, I witnessed fights daily and was accustomed to the occurrence of them. I hope for in the future, that Plainfield could make itself safer for the community in general, especially at night.