Plainfield, IL
Living in Plainfield
Bikeability31
Walkability22
Commute13
Public Transit44
Affordability11
Public Safety88
Airports90
Hospitals86
Colleges69
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools27
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
43kPopulation+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
$131kMedian 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
$320kMedian Home Value-$6.7k (2010–19)
67%Built 2000 or Later
$1.6kMedian 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
The Goddard School
1 miles, E
Kla Schools of Plainfield
2 miles, NE
St Mary Immaculate Parish School
3 miles, SE
Elite Children's Academy
4 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Plainfield, IL
Lewis University
9 miles, E
Aurora University
10 miles, NW
University of St Francis
10 miles, SE
North Central College
11 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Plainfield, IL
Copley Memorial Hospital
7 miles, N
Adventist Bolingbrook Hospital
9 miles, E
Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center
9 miles, SE
Linden Oaks Hospital
10 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Plainfield, IL
Chicago Midway International Airport
28 miles, NE
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
30 miles, NE
Chicago-Rockford International Airport
59 miles, NW