Here's what it costs to live in Plainfield, Illinois, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $2,119 per month, while the typical home is valued around $431,400. Households earn a median of $144,000 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$144,000
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$2,119
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$431,400
Median Home Value
Census ACS
N/A
Cost of Living Index
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | N/A |
| Registered Nurse | N/A |
| Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| Electrician | N/A |
| Accountant | N/A |
| Plumber | N/A |
| Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| Civil Engineer | N/A |
| Operations Manager | N/A |
| Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| Health Services Manager | N/A |
| Truck Driver | N/A |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
46,708
Latest estimate
Median Age
37.5 yrs
Census ACS
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,945
Per month
Avg Home Value
$326,780
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 60490 | — | $2,228 | $362,000 |
| ZIP 60543 | — | $1,494 | $303,500 |
| ZIP 60544 | — | $1,752 | $289,500 |
| ZIP 60585 | — | $2,323 | $394,300 |
| ZIP 60586 | — | $1,928 | $284,600 |
Healthcare Score
51.3
fair
Hospitals
200
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
96.7%
The cost of living index for Plainfield is not yet available.
The median gross rent in Plainfield is $2,119 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Plainfield is $144,000 per year.
The median home value in Plainfield is $431,400 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Air quality data for Plainfield is not yet available.
Tax data for Illinois is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
