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Plainfield, NJ


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Plainfield, New Jersey

Plainfield, New Jersey, in Union county, is 8 miles N of Edison, New Jersey (center to center) and 14 miles SW of Newark, New Jersey. Part of the surrounding Newark metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Plainfield is home to some 47,829 residents.

The People and Families of Plainfield

In Plainfield, about 34% of adults are married. At the risk of over-generalizing, you could say that Plainfield tends toward large families and full houses. The city somehow seems full of possibilities, with its large single population.

Approximately 79% of Plainfield is non-white. If America is a melting pot of different peoples, then Plainfield is very American.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Plainfield had a median family income of $50,774.

Political Inclinations

John Kerry was the top money-getter ($22,757) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Plainfield. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Plainfield Housing

According to the 2000 census, 50% of the housing in Plainfield was owner-occupied. You may be likely to find historic buildings in the city as the average housing age is high. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in Plainfield, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon.

Commuting

In Plainfield, 83% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in the city it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyPlainfield Racial Diversity
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 8%Plainfield Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Plainfield Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Plainfield, NJ

Comparing 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 Old810
Male Share of the Population77
Well-Paid Single Men52
Female Share of the Population44
Age of the Population41
Senior Citizens32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income52
People in Middle Class or Better41
College Educated Adults43
People Above Poverty31

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use98
Walking and Biking to Work910
Short Commute Times25
Working at Home12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
Affordability of Rents47
People Living Alone34
Housing Recently Built12
Affordability of Property Taxes15
Seasonal and Vacation Housing12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime62
Low Violent Crime11

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