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South Plainfield

#18 in Best Places to Live in Middlesex County
  • A-
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb in New Jersey
  • 59 reviews
    A-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      B+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B
    3. Housing
      C+
    4. Nightlife
      B+
    5. Good for Families
      A-
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B-
    8. Weather
      B-
    9. Cost of Living
      C
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B
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    South Plainfield is a suburb of New York City with a population of 23,906. South Plainfield is in Middlesex County and is one of the best places to live in New Jersey. Living in South Plainfield offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In South Plainfield there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in South Plainfield and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in South Plainfield are above average.
    About South Plainfield...
    Population
    23,906

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $332,700
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,812
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      17%
    • Own
      83%
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    South Plainfield Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      74.3
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      0
      40.7
    • Robbery
      20.6
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      140.3
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,398.6
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      99
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      13%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      15%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      16%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      12%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      23%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      25%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      30%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      9%
      13%

    Working in South Plainfield

    Jobs
    B-
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $100,782
    National
    $55,322
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    South Plainfield Reviews

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    Very peaceful town with friendly, family-oriented population and excellent access to shopping, the highways and restaurants. The culture of the town is very laid-back, relative to other NYC suburbs close to the northeast corridor or Bergen lines. The township has historically been sensibly prudent regarding expenditure and not wasted too much money on just making the public schools glamorous unlike some other nj town.
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    I grew up in South Plainfield and just love it. The people are friendly and the neighborhood is clean. It has beautiful parks that provide a common place for social and chance meetings. People often go to this park for exercise since there is a mile path around it.For a small town there are plenty of places to shop and dine, however , I would like to see some fine dining restaurants come to town in addition to the diner-style and fast food places. The mayor of town is very friendly and works hard at keeping our town up to date and current. He makes sure we have a safe environment with his police staffing especially when schools are concerned. Our town comes together every Labor Day for a spectacular 2 hour parade which ends at the Middle School with vendors, music,and food. The day ends with a spectacular fireworks display. I think these are some reasons why when kids grow up they look to stay in town and start a family of there own!
    South Plainfield is a great town for both kids and adults. It has a wide variety of recreational activities for children of all ages, as well as plenty of events for adults to attend for a night out. It takes pride in having a small hometown type of feeling and it's well-known wrestling program. South Plainfield's school district is one that ensures the safety of the students, while instilling a passion for learning. As you can see, South Plainfield has it all!