Plainfield, NJ
Union County County · New Jersey
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City DNA
A unique fingerprint for Plainfield based on 8 key metrics — compared to averages.
Plainfield
National Avg
New Jersey Avg
Population: 69Income: 54Home Value: 38Safety: 100Education: 20Median Age: 55Climate: 50Cost of Living: 78
Quick Stats
Population
54,515
2023 ACS
Median Income
$80,334
2023
Median Home Value
$383,300
2023
Median Rent
$1,673
2023
Median Age
33.0
Unemployment
9.3%
Cost of Living Index
155.7
100 = national avg
Plainfield, NJ is a city in Union County County, New Jersey. With a population of 54,515, it is one of the communities in New Jersey. The median household income is $80,334. The median home value is $383,300, and the median rent is $1,673. Explore the data categories below for detailed statistics about Plainfield.
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