Here's what it costs to live in Plainfield, New Jersey, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,767 per month, while the typical home is valued around $410,800. Households earn a median of $85,908 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.
Median Household Income
$85,908
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,767
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$410,800
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · 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
55,236
Latest estimate
Median Age
32.4 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
$2,035
Per month
Avg Home Value
$620,000
Census ACS
January Avg
33°F
July Avg
79°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Temperate · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
43.0
fair
Hospitals
109
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
72.0%
What is the cost of living index for Plainfield?
The cost of living index for Plainfield is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Plainfield?
The median gross rent in Plainfield is $1,767 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Plainfield?
The median household income in Plainfield is $85,908 per year.
What is the median home value in Plainfield?
The median home value in Plainfield is $410,800 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Plainfield?
Air quality data for Plainfield is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Plainfield?
Tax data for New Jersey is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
