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Plainfield, WI


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Plainfield, Wisconsin

Plainfield, Wisconsin, in Waushara county, is 48 miles W of Oshkosh, Wisconsin (center to center) and 113 miles NW of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The village is home to some 899 residents.

The People and Families of Plainfield

In Plainfield, about 54% of adults are married.

Approximately 8% 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 $43,977.

Plainfield Housing

According to the 2000 census, 69% of the housing in Plainfield was owner-occupied. The village presents in interesting mix of housing units, including some used primarily seasonally or for vacations. You may be likely to find historic buildings in the village as the average housing age is high. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in the village. In Plainfield you can own a home without paying sky-high real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Plainfield, 90% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in the village 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 Wisconsin):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyPlainfield Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 9%Plainfield Affordability of Property Taxes
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Plainfield Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 17%Plainfield Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Plainfield, WI

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity910
Well-Paid Single Men85
Male Share of the Population87
Well-Paid Single Women73
Children Under 5 Years Old66
Senior Citizens55
Female Share of the Population34
Age of the Population33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size89
Portion of People Married45

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income74
People in Middle Class or Better62
College Educated Adults54
People Above Poverty52

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work98
Short Commute Times86
Working at Home88
Public Transportation Use43

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing99
Affordability of Rents79
People Living Alone76
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals75
Affordability of Property Taxes410
Housing Recently Built21
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