Plainfield, New Jersey

Population 50,052

Plainfield is located in Union County, NJ. The population is 50,052, making Plainfield the 2nd largest city in Union County.

There are 25 public schools in Plainfield with an average Homefacts rating of C-. The total crime rate for Plainfield is moderate , and there are 30 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Plainfield is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Plainfield property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Plainfield include North Plainfield, Watchung and Fanwood.

Plainfield Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Below Average
  • No High School Diploma: 27.8%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 54.1%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 18.1%

Crime Rate

20.47% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 115
  • Violent Crimes: 380
  • Robbery: 178
  • Burglary: 277
  • Property Crime: 1
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

55.74% Lower than national avg.
  • 30 offenders in Plainfield
  • 5.99 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

228 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 19
  • Registered Polluters: 4
  • Superfunds: 0
  • Tanks & Spills: 205

Unemployment

Moderate 4.1%
  • New Jersey unemployment average: 3.7%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

Schools view all

25 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 25 K-12 public schools in Plainfield, NJ and 10 private schools. Homefacts rates Plainfield's schools as Below Average, with an overall C- rating.
10 Private Schools

Cooling Waters Christian Academy

I Am's Temple Christian Academy

Koinonia Academy

Mcauley School

New Covenant Christian Academy

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5 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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30 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Plainfield, NJ

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3 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Plainfield, NJ issued 3 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Plainfield, NJ issued 49 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 49 permits, 28 were issued for single family homes and 21 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $1,307
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,521
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,890
  • 3 Bedrooms: $2,369
  • 4 Bedrooms: $2,730

Zip Codes

07023 07060 07061 07062 07063 07069 07076 07080 08820

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Environmental Hazards

228 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (385/400)
    Plainfield, NJ has 96.25% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Plainfield, NJ is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.03 Average
    Plainfield, NJ is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 29.52°
  • February 32.98°
  • March 42.23°
  • April 52.23°
  • May 61.35°
  • June 70°
  • July 75.68°
  • August 72.8°
  • September 66.37°
  • October 56.25°
  • November 47.85°
  • December 34.63°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Plainfield, NJ

Earthquakes
Plainfield, NJ has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Plainfield, NJ has a moderate risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Plainfield, NJ has a moderate risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Plainfield, NJ has a low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Plainfield, NJ: $55,657

Unemployment

Unemployment in Plainfield is 4.1%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 3.7% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 57.26%
White Collar - 42.74%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Christopher Christie
  • Sen. Cory A. Booker
  • Sen. Robert Menendez

City Representatives

  • Bonnie Watson Coleman

Neighborhood Info

0 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

1 Cemetery view all

1 FCC Tower view all

2 Fire Stations view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Plainfield, NJ

2 Libraries view all

2 Police Stations view all

3 Retirement Homes view all

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