Livability Score

75
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Entertainment (5) F
AMC Perry Crossing 18
Cinema
Splash Pad
Water Park
Splash Island
Water Park
Food and Drink (21) F
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Paramount Staffing
Beverages
Firehouse Subs
Fast Food
Hardee's
Fast Food
Papa Murphy's
Fast Food
Long John Silver's
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Culver's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
White Castle
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Steak 'n Shake
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Brew Link
Bar
Fitness (3) B
staffmark
Community Centre
Capital Sports Center
Gym
Carlucci Recreation & Aquatic Center
Gym
Groceries (7) F
Kroger
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Meijer
Grocery Store
Aldi
Grocery Store
Paw Street Bakery
Bakery
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Craftmark Bakery
Bakery
Parks (40) C-
Walnut Hill Park
Park
Garden Park
Park
Swinford Park
Park
Anderson Park
Park
Friendship Gardens
Park
Bob Ward Park
Park
Hummel Park
Park
Franklin Park
Park
Franklin Park
Park
The Settlement Community Park
Park
The Settlement Community Park
Park
Talon Stream Park
Park
Hawthorne Ridge Park
Park
Glen Haven Playground
Playground
Keenland Circle Commons
Park
Taunton Court Commons
Park
Paddock Playground
Playground
Lexington Woods neighborhood Park
Park
Glen Haven West Playground
Playground
Cheltoham Court Commons
Park
Homestead Community Park
Park
Independence Park
Park
WWII Memorial Park
Park
Burnett Woods Nature Preserve
Park
Sodalis Nature Park
Park
Shops (17) F
Dollar General
Discount Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
Meijer
Convenience Store
Circle K
Convenience Store
The Shoppes at Perry Crossing
Mall
Barnes & Noble
Books
Target
Department Store
Thorntons
Convenience Store
Rickers
Convenience Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
GetGo
Convenience Store
GetGo
Convenience Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
Gilley's Antique & Decorator Mall
Furniture
Circle K
Convenience Store
BAKK Enterprise
Clothing
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.1% take public transportation in Plainfield.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Economy Parking Shuttle - Stop 9 (Overflow Lot)
Bus Stop
Economy Parking Shuttle - Stop 1
Bus Stop
Economy Parking Shuttle - Stop 8
Bus Stop
Economy Parking Shuttle - Stop 10 (Overflow Lot)
Bus Stop
Economy Parking Shuttle - Stop 2
Bus Stop
Economy Parking Shuttle - Stop 11
Bus Stop
Economy Parking Shuttle - Stop 7
Bus Stop
Economy Parking Shuttle - Stop 3
Bus Stop
Economy Parking Shuttle - Stop 12
Bus Stop
Economy Parking Shuttle - Stop 6
Bus Stop
Economy Parking Shuttle - Stop 4
Bus Stop
Ecomomy Parking Shuttle - Stop 13
Bus Stop
Economy Parking Shuttle - Stop 5
Bus Stop
Former Long Term Parking - Stop 1
Bus Stop
Former Long Term Parking Stop 6 (relocated)
Bus Stop
Former Long Term Parking - Stop 2
Bus Stop
Former Long Term Parking - Stop 6
Bus Stop
Former Long Term Parking - Stop 3
Bus Stop
Former Long Term Parking - Stop 7
Bus Stop
Former Long Term Parking - Stop 5
Bus Stop
Former Long Term Parking - Stop 8
Bus Stop
Former Long Term Parking - Stop 4
Bus Stop
Former Long Term Parking - Stop 9
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.1% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Plainfield is 99/100 - which is 11% higher than Indiana.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. B-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime B+

Plainfield crime rates are 1,929 per 100k, which is 4% higher than Indiana
Property Crime
1,777 crimes per 100k C
Violent Crime
152 crimes per 100k A+
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employment B-

The median income in Plainfield is $65,306 - which is 29% higher than Indiana.
Med. Household Income
$65,306 C
Unemployment Rate
3.1% B
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health C-

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (6)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. B+
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Plainfield Police Headquarters
Police
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
IND Airport Fire Department - Station 1
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing A+

Plainfield home prices are $185,800 - which is 47% higher than Indiana
Home Price
$185,800 B
Home Appreciation Rate
21% A+
Home Affordability
2.8x (home price to income ratio) A-
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schools A

The Plainfield graduation rate is 87% - which is 5% higher than Indiana
School Test Scores
73% B
High School Grad. Rates
87% B-
Elementary Schools (5) A
Clarks Creek Elementary
Brentwood Elementary School
Van Buren Elementary School
Plainfield Community Middle School
Central Elementary School
Pine Tree Elementary School
Hickory Elementary School
Cedar Elementary School
High Schools (1) F
Plainfield High School
Avon High School
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ratings A-

Plainfield has an overall rating of 78% from 5 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A
User Surveys (4)
From AreaVibes B
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Plainfield, IN Area Guide

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Plainfield Area Facts

  • Plainfield has a Livability Score of 75/100, which is considered excellent
  • Plainfield crime rates are 4% higher than the Indiana average
  • Cost of living in Plainfield is 11% higher than the Indiana average

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Great Adventures at Hummel Park in Plainfield 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2018) I have enjoyed living in Plainfield, Indiana over the last 7 years and I would recommend my small town to anyone as a great place of residence. Plainview, Indiana has a small-town feel and all my neighbors know each other for the most part and we all consider this to be one of th ...Read More e best cities in the country to live and raise a family. Plainfield has all of the shops, restaurants, and other amenities that large metropolitan cities have, but with a small town attitude and culture.

The best areas in Plainfield Indiana to live are on the west side near Vestal Road. Plainfield is known for its large Plainfield Recreation and Aquatic Center that is a two-story structure and provides opportunities for the community to take advantage of the many amenities and activities. Also, another key location in Plainfield is Hummel Park which sits on 205 acres and runs into the White Lick Creek and provides an opportunity for sightseers and adventurers to take advantage of this beautiful scenery. Plainfield is a great location to live and raise a family. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Plainfield? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Walnut Hill Park
      Garden Park
      Swinford Park
      Anderson Park
      Friendship Gardens
      Bob Ward Park
      Hummel Park
      Franklin Park

      Entertainment

      AMC Perry Crossing 18
      Splash Pad
      Splash Island

      Food & Drink

      Dunkin'
      Paramount Staffing
      Firehouse Subs
      Hardee's
      Papa Murphy's
      Long John Silver's
      Popeyes
      Subway

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Plainfield? Of all people who commute, 0.1% take public transportation in Plainfield.
      Drive to Work
      78%

      1% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Plainfield? The cost of living in Plainfield is 99/100 - which is 11% higher than Indiana.
      Plainfield
      99

      1% less expensive than average

      Indiana
      90

      10% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Plainfield? Plainfield crime rates are 1,929, which are 4% higher than Indiana
      Total Crime
      1,929 per 100k people

      17% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 52

      17% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      3%

      Year over year crime is up

      B- Employment

      What is the median income in Plainfield? The median income in Plainfield is $65,306 which is 29% higher than Indiana.
      Median household income
      $65,30618% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $34,79517% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      33% lower than the US average

      D Health & Safety

      Is Plainfield a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Plainfield home prices? Plainfield home prices are $185,800 - which is 47% higher than Indiana
      Median home value
      $185,8001% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,05311% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      65%

      2% higher than the US average

      A Schools

      Does Plainfield have good schools? The Plainfield graduation rate is 87% - which is 5% higher than Indiana
      High school grad. rates
      87%

      5% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      73%

      51% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      21:1

      33% higher than the US average

      A- User Ratings

      Is Plainfield a good place to live? Plainfield has an overall rating of 78% from 5 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      78%

      5 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      73%

      4 total surveys

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