Plainfield City, NJ
Living in Plainfield City
Bikeability66
Walkability66
Commute23
Public Transit70
Affordability36
Public Safety52
Airports95
Hospitals15
Colleges81
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools5
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
50kPopulation+1.3k (2010–19)
35 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
19%College-Educated-1% (2010–19)
69%Family Households+6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black39%
Caucasian9%
Hispanic or Latino46%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other3%
Education
Less than high school24%
High school graduate35%
Some College22%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household69%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$56kMedian Household Income+$4.3k (2010–19)
80%Above Poverty-4% (2010–19)
35 mi Average Commute
90%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector82%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts24%
Sales and office21%
Service23%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van72%
Public transportation9%
Taxicab1%
Walked4%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$257kMedian Home Value-$48k (2010–19)
5%Built 2000 or Later
$1.1kMedian Monthly Rent+$162 (2010–19)
41%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached43%
Multiple units17%
Mobile home<1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 19796%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195917%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier44%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K18%
$250K to $299K19%
$300K to $399K19%
$400K to $499K7%
$500K to $749K5%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity11%
Fuel oil, kerosene8%
LP gas1%
Utility gas80%
Crime
Violent Crime in Plainfield City
United States45
New Jersey50
New York Metro Area43
Union County37
Property Crime in Plainfield City
United States48
New Jersey32
New York Metro Area27
Union County35
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (73%)(24%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton77%
Donald Trump20%
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 Plainfield City
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding77
Tornado7
Coastal Flooding15
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Plainfield City, NJ
Private Schools
Private Schools near Plainfield City, NJ
Nj Classical Academy
1 miles, NW
Phoenix Preschool of New Jersey
2 miles, NE
Sundance School
2 miles, W
The Giving Nest Preschool
2 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Plainfield City, NJ
Yeshiva Gedolah Tiferes Boruch
1 miles, W
Rabbi Jacob Joseph School
8 miles, S
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
8 miles, S
Yeshiva Gedolah Zichron Leyma
10 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Plainfield City, NJ
Jfk Medical Center
5 miles, SE
University Behavioral Health Care
7 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Plainfield City, NJ
Newark Liberty International Airport
14 miles, E
Laguardia Airport
31 miles, E
Trenton Mercer Airport
31 miles, SW
John F Kennedy International Airport
33 miles, E