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Plainfield, Massachusetts, in Hampshire county, is 30 miles NW of Chicopee, Massachusetts (center to center) and 96 miles W of Boston, Massachusetts. Part of the surrounding Springfield metro area, the town is not an isolated town. Plainfield is home to some 589 residents.
In Plainfield, about 67% of adults are married. A large portion of people in Plainfield are married.
In 2000, Plainfield had a median family income of $46,042. Impressively, having a college education is normal in Plainfield. Home-based work is more common in the town than in most places.
John Kerry was the top money-getter ($6,500) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Plainfield. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.
According to the 2000 census, 85% of the housing in Plainfield was owner-occupied. The town presents in interesting mix of housing units, including some used primarily seasonally or for vacations. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in Plainfield. In the town you can own a home without paying sky-high real estate taxes.
In Plainfield, 84% of commuters drive to work.
Plainfield strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Massachusetts):
| Category | Trophy | |
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| Affordability of Rents (vs. State) | Top 2% |  |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 10% | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State) | Top 14% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 17% | |
Comparing Plainfield to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):
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| Working at Home | | |
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| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
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