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North Plainfield, New Jersey

Introduction to North Plainfield, New Jersey

North Plainfield, New Jersey, in Union county, is 6 miles N of Edison, New Jersey and 15 miles SW of Newark, New Jersey. The people of the town are in the Newark metropolitan area. North Plainfield has a population of 21,103.

North Plainfield History

When the Dutch farmers settled in this region, it was called “Blue Hills” and was a section of the Warren Township. This was before the American Revolution, and the North Plainfield Township was officially incorporated in the year 1885. The place was originally developed as an agricultural community and many of the homes of the early farmer families exist to this day.

North Plainfield and nearby Attractions

  • North Plainfield Public Library
  • Church of the Holy Cross
  • Fleetwood Museum of Art
  • Brook Avenue Cemetery
  • Crab Brook

Things To Do In North Plainfield

Visitors interested in learning about the historical and cultural background of the town of North Plainfield can make a trip to the North Plainfield Public Library. One can also visit the Drake House Museum, which was once Washington's headquarters. The Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary is another place of interest that is easily accessible from North Plainfield. One can also visit the churches all around this town, or simply spend a quiet day near Crab Brook.

North Plainfield Transportation

Newark Liberty International Airport is nearby.

North Plainfield Higher Education

Residents have opportunities for higher education a the Union County College, Drew University, Rutgers University-New Brunswick or at Kean University.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyNorth Plainfield Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%North Plainfield Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of North Plainfield, NJ

Comparing North Plainfield to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Racial Diversity1010
Children Under 5 Years Old910
Male Share of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Men85
Well-Paid Single Women85
Age of the Population31
Female Share of the Population33
Senior Citizens22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size99
Portion of People Married64

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income84
College Educated Adults75
People Above Poverty74
People in Middle Class or Better63

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use96
Walking and Biking to Work77
Working at Home44
Short Commute Times25

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
People Living Alone45
Housing Recently Built23
Affordability of Rents25
Affordability of Property Taxes14
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime74
Low Violent Crime53

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