Living in North Plainfield, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North Plainfield · Census data 2020–2024
North Plainfield has 22,809 residents with a median age of 36.2. The median household income is $87,349 (16% lower than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $374,700, the median rent is $1,752/month.
North Plainfield at a glance
- Population
- 22,809
- Median age
- 36.2State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $87,349State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $374,700State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,752/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 53.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.3%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is North Plainfield a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 18% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 16% lower than the New Jersey median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 8.8%; a poverty rate of 13.2%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in North Plainfield
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North Plainfield the median home value is $374,700, 13% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,752 per month, which is 35.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,749 a month in housing costs.
North Plainfield median household income
The median household income in North Plainfield is $87,349 and the income per person is $35,706. 13.2% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in North Plainfield: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 7,898
- Owner-occupied
- 53.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 46.7%
- Vacant
- 0.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1954
- Average household size
- 2.91
North Plainfield demographics
- Population
- 22,809
- Median age
- 36.2
- Under 18
- 23.3%
- 65 and older
- 9.3%
- Households
- 7,832
- Foreign-born
- 44.3%
- Veterans
- 1.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North Plainfield ›
Education in North Plainfield
24.3% of adults 25 and older in North Plainfield have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 7.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North Plainfield
- Unemployment rate
- 8.8%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 9.3%
- Drive alone
- 66.6%
- Public transit
- 4.4%
- Walk to work
- 1.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.6%
North Plainfield vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Plainfield | 22,809 | $87,349 | $374,700 | $1,752 |
| Plainfield | 55,236 | $85,908 | $410,800 | $1,767 |
| Watchung | 6,485 | $173,672 | $882,500 | $2,738 |
| Dunellen | 7,911 | $86,967 | $393,500 | $1,835 |
| Green Brook | 7,028 | $208,375 | $538,500 | $2,115 |
| Fanwood | 7,799 | $195,529 | $635,200 | $2,446 |
| South Plainfield | 24,473 | $130,239 | $470,900 | $2,107 |
| Scotch Plains | 24,843 | $183,655 | $718,200 | $2,060 |
| Berkeley Heights | 13,426 | $204,658 | $789,400 | $2,203 |
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What is the median household income in North Plainfield, NJ?
The median household income in North Plainfield is $87,349, 16% lower than the New Jersey median of $103,556 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in North Plainfield?
The median home value in North Plainfield is $374,700, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in North Plainfield?
The median gross rent in North Plainfield is $1,752 per month, about 35.8% of household income.
Is North Plainfield, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 18% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 16% lower than the New Jersey median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 8.8%; a poverty rate of 13.2%.
What is the median age in North Plainfield?
The median age in North Plainfield is 36.2 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in North Plainfield?
The average commute to work in North Plainfield is 31 minutes; 9.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in North Plainfield?
The unemployment rate in North Plainfield is 8.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North Plainfield?
24.3% of adults in North Plainfield have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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