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Plainfield, MA


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Plainfield, Massachusetts

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.

The People and Families of Plainfield

In Plainfield, about 67% of adults are married. A large portion of people in Plainfield are married.

Wealth and Education

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.

Political Inclinations

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.

Plainfield Housing

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.

Commuting

In Plainfield, 84% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Plainfield strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Massachusetts):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyPlainfield Affordability of Rents
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Plainfield College Educated Adults
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 14%Plainfield Affordability of Property Taxes
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Plainfield Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Plainfield, MA

Comparing Plainfield to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Women82
Well-Paid Single Men71
Male Share of the Population65
Female Share of the Population56
Senior Citizens46
Racial Diversity21
Children Under 5 Years Old22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married96
Average Household Size53

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults105
Median Family Income71
People Above Poverty72
People in Middle Class or Better61

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Public Transportation Use95
Walking and Biking to Work75
Short Commute Times12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing109
Affordability of Rents610
People Living Alone68
Housing Recently Built55
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals32
Affordability of Property Taxes29
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