Plainfield, IL

Living in Plainfield

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Bikeability 31
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Walkability 22
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Commute 13
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Public Transit 44
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Affordability 11
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Public Safety 88
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Airports 90
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Hospitals 86
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Colleges 69
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Schools 27
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Residents

43k Population +7.4k (2010–19)
36  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
53% College-Educated +7% (2010–19)
86% Family Households +1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years26%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years34%
55 to 74 years14%
75 years and over3%

Diversity

Asian9%
Black7%
Caucasian71%
Hispanic or Latino11%
Multiracial2%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school3%
High school graduate19%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree34%
Graduate degree19%

Households

Family household86%
Householder living alone12%
Householder not living alone2%

Economy

$131k Median Household Income +$25k (2010–19)
97% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
39  mi Average Commute
92% Lived Here Last Year +6% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K5%
$25K to $49K7%
$50K to $74K11%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K or more23%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector80%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance4%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts51%
Sales and office23%
Service11%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van87%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation3%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home8%

Housing

$320k Median Home Value -$6.7k (2010–19)
67% Built 2000 or Later
$1.6k Median Monthly Rent +$520 (2010–19)
87% Owner-Occupied +5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached13%
1 unit, detached80%
Multiple units<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200961%
Built 1990 to 199923%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 19793%
Built 1960 to 19692%
Built 1950 to 19591%
Built 1940 to 1949<1%
Built 1939 or earlier2%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K20%
$300K to $399K36%
$400K to $499K16%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity7%
LP gas<1%
Utility gas92%

Crime

Violent Crime in Plainfield

United States45
Illinois50
Chicago Metro Area52
Will County19

Property Crime in Plainfield

United States48
Illinois43
Chicago Metro Area42
Will County20

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (45%)(52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton50%
Donald Trump44%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 22 2 10
Feb 26 2 7
Mar 37 2 3
Apr 49 4 0
May 60 4 0
Jun 69 4 0
Jul 73 5 0
Aug 71 4 0
Sep 64 3 0
Oct 52 3 0
Nov 39 3 1
Dec 26 2 9

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Plainfield

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding69
Tornado17
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Plainfield, IL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Plainfield, IL

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The Goddard School
1 miles, E
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Colleges

Colleges near Plainfield, IL

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Lewis University
9 miles, E
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Aurora University
10 miles, NW
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North Central College
11 miles, NE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Plainfield, IL

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Linden Oaks Hospital
10 miles, NE

Airports

Airports near Plainfield, IL

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