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North Plainfield, NJ
B+
Population: 22,635
Home Price: $285,000
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Overview
North Plainfield is a small city in the state of New Jersey with a population of 22,635. North Plainfield has a hot summer and mild winter climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small City
Living Costs:
High Cost
Employment:
(F) Poor
Cultural Diversity:
(A) Excellent
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(F) Poor
Safety Rating:
(C) Average
Public Transport:
(A) Excellent
Average Commute:
33.0 minutes
Walkability:
(B) Good
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of North Plainfield, NJ
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
North Plainfield
New Jersey
United States
Per Capita Income
$32,963
$49,878
$32,693
Median Household Income
$76,355
$103,503
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
9.3%
5.9%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
7.3%
5.1%
10.5%
Age
North Plainfield
New Jersey
United States
Median Age
36.6
44.2
42.3
Gender
North Plainfield
New Jersey
United States
Male
47.4%
48.7%
49.8%
Female
52.6%
51.3%
50.2%
Race
North Plainfield
New Jersey
United States
White
43.2%
76.5%
80.3%
Black or African American
22.3%
6.9%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.1%
0.3%
2.7%
Asian
4.4%
7.3%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
17.8%
3.8%
2.7%
Multiracial
12.2%
5.2%
5.2%
Housing Information
North Plainfield
New Jersey
United States
Median Home Price
$285,000
$395,383
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$1,331
$1,444
$801
Family Households
44.0%
44.0%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
32.7%
32.7%
26.2%
Homeowners
57.0%
73.8%
72.9%
Renters
43.0%
26.2%
27.1%
Education
North Plainfield
New Jersey
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
6.6%
4.3%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
26.4%
26.4%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
19.8%
16.5%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
8.0%
7.6%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
20.4%
26.1%
15.0%
Proficiency
North Plainfield
New Jersey
United States
Mathematics
24.8%
50.7%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
37.3%
60.4%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
North Plainfield
New Jersey
United States
Murder
4.7
1.5
3.0
Rape
46.6
11.2
38.0
Robbery
121.1
32.0
40.7
Assault
46.6
84.2
188.5
Property Crime
North Plainfield
New Jersey
United States
Burglary
167.6
192.5
336.1
Theft
1089.7
1502.0
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
51.2
89.1
167.1
Arson
0.0
3.7
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around North Plainfield, NJ
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
vegan
beer
restaurant
whole foods
wine
taco bell
taco
gift baskets
hot dogs
added sugar
kosher
hot sauce
ice cream
delicious
chicken salad
cheese
meal
french fries
rotating craft
vegetable
high school football
country music
video games
penn state football
womens sports
youth sports
football
baseball
basketball
college football
hs football
lacrosse
fantasy football
pro wrestling
ufc
soccer
teams
fitness
soccer players
duke basketball
catagency
nft
fine art
nft artist
fashion
cover art
photography
comic
performing arts
collection
creative
creative writing
craft
childrens books
theatre
pfp
literary
nature
illustrators
nfts
spare time
retail real estate
spending time
video games
board games
fighting games
fitness
horror movies
photography
tv shows
books
comic books
photography nature
anime
gaming
side gig
travelfood
junk
danceelectronic
memes
sports
local news
pro wrestling
radio host
public relations
tv
fashion
digital media
internet radio
fitness wellness
photography
tv shows
producer previously
arts
awardwinning
government politics
marketing
lifestyle
performing arts
digital marketing
sports
summer
space
photography
arts
winter
photography nature
mountain
pool
beach
offers spacious
premier destination
swimming pool
backyard
swimming
nature
dining
lawn
familyfriendly
yearround
listings
retail
restaurant
whole foods
garden center
pharmacy
amazon
drive thru
gift baskets
farmers market
department stores
pawn shop
affordable prices
craft kits
thrift store
starbucks
shipping
kits
brands
goods
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