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Plainfield, NJ

Founded 1847Union CountyElev. 29 m
Population
54,515
Median home
$383,300
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
19
Sex offenders
3

Overview

About Plainfield

With about 54,515 residents, Plainfield is one of New Jersey's notable places. Plainfield was founded in 1847 and sits in Union County. The median age is 33 and the median household income is $80,334. Homes carry a median value of $383,300, and about 42% of residents own where they live. Hispanic or Latino residents make up the largest share of the population (55.6%). Around 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 30 minutes.

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

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
54,515
Median age
33
Median household income
$80,334
Per-capita income
$30,414
Poverty rate
17.1%
High-school grad or higher
72.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
22.8%
Unemployment
9.3%
Avg. commute
30.1 min
Work from home
6.5%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White7.7%
Hispanic or Latino55.6%
Black32.6%
Asian0.8%
Workforce by occupation
Production, transportation & material moving24.5%
Management, business, science & arts23.9%
Service22.5%
Sales & office16%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance13.2%

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

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$383,300
Median gross rent
$1,673/mo
Owner-occupied
42.4%
Median year built
1950
Households
16,252
Avg. household size
3.29

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

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Plainfield has 19 public schools — 10 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 7 schools
Reading42%
Math28%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Pinnacle Academy High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced StudiesHighGrades 7–12
Plainfield High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
The Barack Obama Green Charter High SchoolHighGrades 6–12charter
Hubbard Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Maxson Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Cedarbrook Elementary SchoolElementary
Charles H. Stillman Elementary SchoolElementary
Clinton Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Cresthaven Academy Charter SchoolElementarycharter
Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary SchoolElementary
Emerson Community SchoolElementary
Evergreen Elementary SchoolElementary
Frederic W. Cook Elementary SchoolElementary

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

Safety

Crime

violent crime36% above national
Plainfield524
New Jersey228
United States386
↑ 38% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime14% below national
Plainfield1,685
New Jersey1,548
United States1,952
↑ 5% higher than 2019
2019–2023

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

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around 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 High
Top hazards · Union County
Ice stormVery High
LightningVery High
Strong windVery High
Winter weatherVery High
Riverine floodingRelatively High
Coastal floodingRelatively Moderate

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

Context

Neighborhood info

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

Plainfield was founded in 1847 and sits in Union County. Elevation ~29 m.

Map of Plainfield
Plainfield, NJ
Where Plainfield is
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Historic places

13 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Netherwood StationPlainfield StationSaint Mary's Catholic Church ComplexDrake, Nathaniel, HouseSmalley-Wormser HouseWaring, Orville, T., HousePlainfield Central Fire HeadquartersFirehouse No. 4
Notable people from Plainfield
Bill EvansIrving PennKenneth HamMary McCormackJaren Jackson Jr.Milt CampbellEarl ClarkDavid HandJay WilliamsArchibald Cox
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Nearby cities
North Plainfield (1 mi)South Plainfield (3 mi)Westfield (5 mi)Rahway (7 mi)Summit (7 mi)New Brunswick (9 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Plainfield, NJ (3)

Public sex-offender registry records for Plainfield, New Jersey.

Miguel A Rodriguez, 63
Plainfield · 07060
AKA Miguel Rodriguez
Richard R Davis, 72
Plainfield · 07060
AKA Richard Davis, Richard R Davis
Michael J Jackson, 62
Plainfield · 07063
AKA Michael Jackson, Mickey Jackson

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Plainfield — frequently asked

What is the population of Plainfield, New Jersey?
Plainfield has a population of about 54,515, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Plainfield?
The median home value in Plainfield is $383,300, and the median gross rent is $1,673/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Plainfield safe? What is the crime rate?
Plainfield Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 524 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Plainfield face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Union County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including ice storm, lightning, strong wind.
How many schools are in Plainfield?
Plainfield has 19 public schools (10 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Plainfield?
Public registry data lists 3 registered sex offenders in or near Plainfield. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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