Livability Score

65
/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
Baker
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Bagel Pantry
Coffee Shop
Dunellen Bagel
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) F
Drake House Museum
Museum
Cinemark Watchung and XD
Cinema
Watchung Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Pinot's Palette
Art Gallery
Dunellen Theater and Cinema Cafe
Cinema
Littel-Lord Farmstead
Museum
Food and Drink (3) F
Burger King
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
The Wine Warehouse
Alcohol
Sheelans Crossing
Bar
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Concession Stand
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Texas Weiner
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Unknown Name
Alcohol
30 Burgers & Mikes Subs
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Oak Tree Wine and Spirits
Alcohol
Subway
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Retro Fitness
Gym
Chabad Jewish Center
Community Centre
Fit to Be Fab
Gym
Fitness 19
Gym
Retro Fitness
Gym
Minnie B. Veal Community Center
Community Centre
Retro Fitness
Gym
Groceries (1) F
Twin City
Grocery Store
ShopRite
Grocery Store
ShopRite
Grocery Store
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
Tropical Supermarket
Grocery Store
Acme
Grocery Store
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
Parks (11) F
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Cedar Brook Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Notherwood Park
Park
Mathewson Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Green Brook Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Green Brook Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Milton Campbell Field
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Farley Road Park
Park
Farley Road Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Walnut Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Monument Park
Park
Lagrande Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Shops (0) F
Protek computer repairs
Electronics
Wawa
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Walmart
Department Store
PetSmart
Pets
P. C. Richard & Son
Electronics
DSW
Shoes
Jared
Fashion
Old Navy
Clothing
Kirkland's
Interior Decoration
TJ Maxx
Department Store
Bed Bath & Beyond
Houseware
Target
Department Store
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Unknown Name
Mall
Unknown Name
Mall
La-Z-Boy
Furniture
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Petco
Pets
Hallmark
Gift Shop
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Boris’s Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Look Twice Consignment Shop
Clothing
Nailist
Beauty
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 8.0% take public transportation in Plainfield.
Public Transit Stops (8)
Stops & Stations A+
Watchung Avenue at East 4th Street
Bus Stop
Watchung Avenue at East 4th Street
Bus Stop
Plainfield
Transit Station
3rd Street at Church Street
Bus Stop
3rd Street at Church Street
Bus Stop
Randolph Road at Arlington Avenue
Bus Stop
Randolph Road at Arlington Avenue
Bus Stop
Netherwood
Transit Station
Plainfield Avenue at Sampton Avenue
Bus Stop
Plainfield Avenue at Sampton Avenue
Bus Stop
4th Street at Rushmore Avenue
Bus Stop
NJT 819 - 4th St at Rock Ave
Bus Stop
Fanwood
Transit Station
Clinton Avenue at New Market Avenue
Bus Stop
Clinton Avenue at New Market Avenue
Bus Stop
NJ Transit 117
Bus Stop
Plainfield Road at Oak Tree Road
Bus Stop
Plainfield Road at Oak Tree Road
Bus Stop
Grove Avenue at New Dover Road
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
8.0% B
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Plainfield is 118/100 - which is 2% lower than New Jersey.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime C-

Plainfield crime rates are 1,770 per 100k, which is 9% higher than New Jersey
Property Crime
1,317 crimes per 100k B
Violent Crime
452 crimes per 100k D
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employment C+

The median income in Plainfield is $58,400 - which is 21% lower than New Jersey.
Med. Household Income
$58,400 D+
Unemployment Rate
5.8% F
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health D-

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (3)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. D-
Park Avenue Gentle Dental: Dr. Harsha Patel DDS
Dentist
JFK-Muhlenberg Campus Satellite Emergency Department
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Watchung Police Department
Police
DaVita Dialysis
Clinic
Unknown Name
Police
South Plainfield Fire Department
Fire Station
Fanwood Rescue Squad
Fire Station
Unknown Name
Doctor
Unknown Name
Fire Station
Fanwood Dental Group
Dentist
Unknown Name
Clinic
CVS
Pharmacy
Dunellen Police Department
Police
Central Jersey Urgent Care Green Brook
Clinic
Central Jersey Urgent Care Green Brook
Hospital
Dunellen Rescue Squad
Ambulance Station
Dunellen Fire Department
Fire Station
Unknown Name
Fire Station
Runnells Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare
Hospital
Warren Township Police Department
Police
Warren Township Rescue Squad
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing A-

Plainfield home prices are $268,000 - which is 15% lower than New Jersey
Home Price
$268,000 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
12% A-
Home Affordability
4.6x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools D-

The Plainfield graduation rate is 70% - which is 19% lower than New Jersey
School Test Scores
25% F
High School Grad. Rates
70% D-
Elementary Schools (17) A+
Charles H. Stillman Elementary School
Evergreen Elementary School
Cresthaven Academy Charter School
Union County Teams Charter School
Cedarbrook Elementary School
Hubbard Middle School
Somerset School
Woodland Elementary School
Nj Classical Academy
Maxson Middle School
Washington Community School
Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary School
The Queen City Academy Charter School
East End School
Stony Brook School
Frederic W. Cook Elementary School
College Achieve Central Charter School
Trivium Academy Of New Jersey
Emerson Elementary School
John E Riley Elementary School
Phoenix Preschool Of New Jersey
Sundance School
Grant Elementary School
West End School
Franklin Elementary School
High Schools (5) A+
Plainfield High School
Union County Teams Charter School
The Barack Obama Green Charter High School
Barack Obama Academy For Academic & Civic Development
North Plainfield High School
South Plainfield High School
Mt St Mary Academy
Union Regional School
Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies
First Children School
Academy For Performing Arts
Union County Tech
Academy For Allied Health Sciences
Academy For Information Technology
Union County Magnet High School
Union County Career & Technical Institute
Union Catholic Regional High School
Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School
Dunellen High School
Bishop George Ahr High School
Hillcrest Academy-North
John P. Stevens High School
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ratings D

Plainfield has an overall rating of 54% from 3 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes D-
User Surveys (2)
From AreaVibes C
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Plainfield Area Facts

  • Plainfield has a Livability Score of 65/100, which is considered good
  • Plainfield crime rates are 9% higher than the New Jersey average
  • Cost of living in Plainfield is 2% lower than the New Jersey average

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Plainfield, NJ Is Not For Everyone 2.5 rating By Anonymous ( Jul 25, 2012) I previously had the opportunity to live in Plainfield, NJ for five years as a young adult leaving home for the first time. I chose Plainfield, NJ as a fairly decent commute to Princeton. Although I found Plainfield, NJ a decent place to live, I would not go back.

There are seve ...Read More ral tourist attractions located in Plainfield, NJ, some of which are worth visiting. The historical Drake House Museum should be the first attraction to see. The two main streets that house all of the attractions are Front Street and Park Ave. Travel along these two streets, and you will take in most of what Plainfield, NJ has in the way of sightseeing. Most of these are quite expensive, and not worth the price. Others are not worth going to at all. It all depends on your circumstances and tastes. Green Brook Park is nice for taking walks, jogging, or a family outing. Best of all, it is free to visit. I enjoyed going to the park with a good book. There is plenty of shade. If you are just visiting Plainfield, NJ, you will be disappointed to find that there are no five star hotels. Howard Johnson's and Wiser Norman are your best bet, but two stars is the best rating I can give. Fine dining is available. There are some very nice restaurants. Catering mostly to tourists, these restaurants are very pricey.

Housing in Plainfield is very expensive for even a decent neighborhood. Be prepared to negotiate your price, but you will pay a tidy sum for a simple one story single family home. Most of the neighborhoods are tree-lined with small houses very close together. If you are looking for privacy and a big lot, you will pay a big price. Also, choose the area of the city you wish to live in wisely. There are some areas that are more family friendly than others. Some are safer than others, and some are off-limits due to noise, dangerous activity, and rough night life activities. 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

      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Cedar Brook Park
      Unknown Name
      Notherwood Park
      Mathewson Park
      Unknown Name
      Green Brook Park

      Entertainment

      Drake House Museum
      Cinemark Watchung and XD
      Watchung Arts Center
      Pinot's Palette
      Dunellen Theater and Cinema Cafe
      Littel-Lord Farmstead

      Food & Drink

      Burger King
      KFC
      McDonald's
      Dunkin'
      Subway
      Popeyes
      The Wine Warehouse
      Sheelans Crossing

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Plainfield? Of all people who commute, 8.0% take public transportation in Plainfield.
      Drive to Work
      66%

      11% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      8%

      3% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      1% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Plainfield? The cost of living in Plainfield is 118/100 - which is 2% lower than New Jersey.
      Plainfield
      118

      18% more expensive than average

      New Jersey
      121

      21% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Plainfield? Plainfield crime rates are 1,770, which are 9% higher than New Jersey
      Total Crime
      1,770 per 100k people

      24% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 57

      24% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -7%

      Year over year crime is down

      C+ Employment

      What is the median income in Plainfield? The median income in Plainfield is $58,400 which is 21% lower than New Jersey.
      Median household income
      $58,4006% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $25,64714% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      6%

      24% higher than the US average

      B+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens

      Doctors

      A- Housing

      What are Plainfield home prices? Plainfield home prices are $268,000 - which is 15% lower than New Jersey
      Median home value
      $268,00045% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,26033% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      43%

      32% lower than the US average

      D- Schools

      Does Plainfield have good schools? The Plainfield graduation rate is 70% - which is 19% lower than New Jersey
      High school grad. rates
      70%

      15% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      25%

      47% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      12:1

      26% lower than the US average

      D User Ratings

      Is Plainfield a good place to live? Plainfield has an overall rating of 54% from 3 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      54%

      3 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      50%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      63%

      2 total surveys

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