North Plainfield Borough, NJ
Living in North Plainfield Borough
Bikeability50
Walkability54
Commute24
Public Transit61
Affordability29
Public Safety85
Airports94
Hospitals16
Colleges81
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Schools6
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Residents
22kPopulation-431 (2010–19)
37 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
26%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
68%Family Households-6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over3%
Diversity
Asian4%
Black17%
Caucasian27%
Hispanic or Latino49%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other1%
Education
Less than high school15%
High school graduate29%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree18%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household68%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$70kMedian Household Income+$1.8k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty-4% (2010–19)
34 mi Average Commute
90%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector80%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Sales and office23%
Service17%
Commute
Car, truck, or van87%
Public transportation6%
Taxicab1%
Walked3%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$273kMedian Home Value-$32k (2010–19)
3%Built 2000 or Later
$1.3kMedian Monthly Rent+$207 (2010–19)
52%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached47%
Multiple units19%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 196918%
Built 1950 to 195917%
Built 1940 to 194916%
Built 1939 or earlier30%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K to $249K20%
$250K to $299K32%
$300K to $399K25%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity9%
Fuel oil, kerosene6%
LP gas1%
Utility gas83%
Crime
Violent Crime in North Plainfield Borough
United States45
New Jersey50
New York Metro Area43
Somerset County7
Property Crime in North Plainfield Borough
United States48
New Jersey32
New York Metro Area27
Somerset County18
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (70%)(28%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton74%
Donald Trump23%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31 | 3 | 7 |
| Feb | 33 | 3 | 8 |
| Mar | 41 | 4 | 4 |
| Apr | 51 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 45 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 35 | 4 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in North Plainfield Borough
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding83
Tornado7
Coastal Flooding6
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near North Plainfield Borough, NJ
Private Schools
Private Schools near North Plainfield Borough, NJ
Sundance School
1 miles, SW
Nj Classical Academy
1 miles, NE
The Giving Nest Preschool
1 miles, S
Mt St Mary Academy
2 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near North Plainfield Borough, NJ
Yeshiva Gedolah Tiferes Boruch
0 miles, SE
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
8 miles, S
Rabbi Jacob Joseph School
9 miles, S
Drew University
10 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near North Plainfield Borough, NJ
Jfk Medical Center
6 miles, SE
University Behavioral Health Care
7 miles, S
Summit Oaks Hospital
8 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near North Plainfield Borough, NJ
Newark Liberty International Airport
15 miles, E
Trenton Mercer Airport
31 miles, SW
Laguardia Airport
32 miles, E
John F Kennedy International Airport
35 miles, E