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North Plainfield, NJ

Somerset CountyElev. 72 m
Population
22,667
Median home
$350,700
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
6
Sex offenders
0

Overview

About North Plainfield

North Plainfield is home to roughly 22,667 residents. North Plainfield sits in Somerset County. The median age is 36.9 and the median household income is $83,529. Homes carry a median value of $350,700, and about 56% of residents own where they live. Hispanic or Latino residents make up the largest share of the population (53.7%). Around 25% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 32 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
22,667
Median age
36.9
Median household income
$83,529
Per-capita income
$35,096
Poverty rate
14%
High-school grad or higher
83.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
25.3%
Unemployment
9.6%
Avg. commute
31.5 min
Work from home
7.9%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White18.8%
Hispanic or Latino53.7%
Black20%
Asian3.8%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts29.2%
Sales & office23.1%
Production, transportation & material moving18.3%
Service17.8%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance11.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$350,700
Median gross rent
$1,651/mo
Owner-occupied
55.5%
Median year built
1953
Households
7,988
Avg. household size
2.83

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

North Plainfield has 6 public schools — 3 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading47%
Math22%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

North Plainfield High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
North Plainfield Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 7–8
Somerset SchoolMiddleGrades 5–6
East End SchoolElementaryGrades -1–4
Stony Brook SchoolElementaryGrades -1–4
West End SchoolElementaryGrades -1–4

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime44% below national
North Plainfield216
New Jersey228
United States386
↓ 1% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime11% below national
North Plainfield1,729
New Jersey1,548
United States1,952
↑ 32% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, North Plainfield Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around North Plainfield.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Somerset County
Ice stormRelatively High
LightningRelatively High
Riverine floodingRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High
Winter weatherRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

North Plainfield is in Somerset County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

North Plainfield sits in Somerset County. Elevation ~72 m.

Map of North Plainfield
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Historic places

2 on the National Register of Historic Places.

VanDerventer--Brunson HouseVermeule, Dr. John, House
Notable people from North Plainfield
John DiMaggioMolly PriceBernice LappSerge NgomaJack BicknellJohn R. WincklerDan CanterJack Bicknell, Jr.Steve SchmidtAllan Crite
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Nearby cities
Plainfield (1 mi)South Plainfield (3 mi)Westfield (5 mi)Rahway (8 mi)Summit (8 mi)New Brunswick (9 mi)

Common questions

North Plainfield — frequently asked

What is the population of North Plainfield, New Jersey?
North Plainfield has a population of about 22,667, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in North Plainfield?
The median home value in North Plainfield is $350,700, and the median gross rent is $1,651/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is North Plainfield safe? What is the crime rate?
North Plainfield Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 216 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does North Plainfield face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Somerset County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including ice storm, lightning, riverine flooding.
How many schools are in North Plainfield?
North Plainfield has 6 public schools (3 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in North Plainfield?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near North Plainfield. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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