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South Plainfield, NJ

Middlesex CountyElev. 25 m
Population
24,231
Median home
$443,900
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
7
Sex offenders
0

Overview

About South Plainfield

South Plainfield is a city in New Jersey with about 24,231 residents. South Plainfield sits in Middlesex County. The median age is 41.7 and the median household income is $126,063. Homes carry a median value of $443,900, and about 85% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (50.6%). Around 42% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 28 minutes.

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

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
24,231
Median age
41.7
Median household income
$126,063
Per-capita income
$49,533
Poverty rate
3.6%
High-school grad or higher
92.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
42%
Unemployment
7.2%
Avg. commute
28 min
Work from home
12.3%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White50.6%
Hispanic or Latino18.6%
Black10.7%
Asian16%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts46.5%
Sales & office21.6%
Service13.9%
Production, transportation & material moving11.7%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance6.3%

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

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$443,900
Median gross rent
$1,928/mo
Owner-occupied
85.2%
Median year built
1962
Households
8,280
Avg. household size
2.89

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

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

South Plainfield has 7 public schools — 4 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading62%
Math37%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

South Plainfield High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Grant Elementary SchoolMiddleGrades 5–6
South Plainfield Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 7–8
Franklin Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–4
John E Riley Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–4
John F Kennedy Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–4
Roosevelt Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–4

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

Safety

Crime

violent crime58% below national
South Plainfield161
New Jersey228
United States386
↑ 30% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime11% below national
South Plainfield1,734
New Jersey1,548
United States1,952
↑ 6% higher than 2019
2019–2023

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

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around South 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 · Middlesex County
Ice stormVery High
Strong windVery High
Winter weatherVery High
Coastal floodingRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively High
Riverine floodingRelatively High

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

Context

Neighborhood info

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

South Plainfield sits in Middlesex County. Elevation ~25 m.

Map of South Plainfield
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Nearby cities
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Common questions

South Plainfield — frequently asked

What is the population of South Plainfield, New Jersey?
South Plainfield has a population of about 24,231, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in South Plainfield?
The median home value in South Plainfield is $443,900, and the median gross rent is $1,928/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is South Plainfield safe? What is the crime rate?
South Plainfield Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 161 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does South Plainfield face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Middlesex County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including ice storm, strong wind, winter weather.
How many schools are in South Plainfield?
South Plainfield has 7 public schools (4 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in South Plainfield?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near South Plainfield. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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