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 (3) F
Bagel Pantry
Coffee Shop
Corner Bakery Cafe
Coffee Shop
Baker
Coffee Shop
Dunellen Bagel
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Cai's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Brewed Awakening
Coffee Shop
Livingston Student Center Multipurpose Hall
Coffee Shop
Frappe Joe Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (2) F
Pinot's Palette
Art Gallery
Regal Hadley Theatre Stadium 16
Cinema
Stelton Lanes
Bowling Alley
Drake House Museum
Museum
Dunellen Theater and Cinema Cafe
Cinema
Rutgers Cinema
Cinema
Livingston Theater
Theatre Arts
Livingston Art Center
Theatre Arts
Forum
Theatre Arts
8K Cinemas Movie City
Cinema
Food and Drink (9) F
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Oak Tree Wine and Spirits
Alcohol
McDonald's
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Gianni's Pizzarama
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Wine Chateau
Alcohol
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Baskin-Robbins
Sweets
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Rice & Rolls Kitchen
Fast Food
Concession Stand
Fast Food
30 Burgers & Mikes Subs
Fast Food
Texas Weiner
Fast Food
Unknown Name
Alcohol
Fitness (2) F
Fitness 19
Gym
Retro Fitness
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
Minnie B. Veal Community Center
Community Centre
Edison YMCA
Gym
Parish Center
Community Centre
Retro Fitness
Gym
Groceries (2) F
ShopRite
Grocery Store
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
Asian Food Market
Grocery Store
Target
Grocery Store
Aldi
Grocery Store
ShopRite
Grocery Store
Twin City
Grocery Store
Tropical Supermarket
Grocery Store
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
Acme
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Entenmanns
Bakery
Parks (17) A+
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Spring Lake County Park
Park
Monument Park
Park
Memorial Park
Park
Cotton Street Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Putnam Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
sandbox
Playground
Park Ave Nature Walk
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Walnut Park
Park
Kids Slides & Swings Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Columbus Park
Park
Quibbletown Park
Park
Shadyside Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
North Edison Baseball and Softball Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Feral Cat Park
Park
Shops (7) F
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
QuickChek
Convenience Store
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Village Beauty Supply
Beauty
Nails & Spa
Beauty
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Walmart
Department Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Kwik Mart
Convenience Store
Mini-Mart
Convenience Store
Lucky 7 Days
Convenience Store
QuickChek
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Clothing
Jack's Health Food Country
Convenience Store
Second Glance Salon
Hairdresser
Inman Grove Shopping Center
Mall
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Dollar Planet
Convenience Store
Protek computer repairs
Electronics
AT&T
Electronics
Verizon
Electronics
Petco
Pets
La-Z-Boy
Furniture
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commute C

Of all people who commute, 3.5% take public transportation in South Plainfield.
Public Transit Stops (5)
Stops & Stations D-
Plainfield Avenue at Sampton Avenue
Bus Stop
Plainfield Avenue at Sampton Avenue
Bus Stop
Clinton Avenue at New Market Avenue
Bus Stop
Clinton Avenue at New Market Avenue
Bus Stop
Stelton Road at Hadley Center Drive
Bus Stop
Plainfield Road at Oak Tree Road
Bus Stop
Plainfield Road at Oak Tree Road
Bus Stop
4th Street at Rushmore Avenue
Bus Stop
NJT 819 - 4th St at Rock Ave
Bus Stop
Plainfield Road at Stephenville Parkway
Bus Stop
Plainfield Road at Stephenville Parkway
Bus Stop
Randolph Road at Arlington Avenue
Bus Stop
Randolph Road at Arlington Avenue
Bus Stop
Plainfield Road at Paddock Court
Bus Stop
Plainfield Road at Oak Hills Road
Bus Stop
Grove Avenue at New Dover Road
Bus Stop
Grove Avenue at Oak Tree Road
Bus Stop
Grove Avenue at Oak Tree Road
Bus Stop
Plainfield
Transit Station
Watchung Avenue at East 4th Street
Bus Stop
Watchung Avenue at East 4th Street
Bus Stop
3rd Street at Church Street
Bus Stop
3rd Street at Church Street
Bus Stop
METUCHEN Main St. at NJ 27
Bus Stop
Center Street at Middlesex Avenue
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
3.5% F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in South Plainfield is 131/100 - which is 9% higher than New Jersey.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime A

South Plainfield crime rates are 1,636 per 100k, which is 1% higher than New Jersey
Property Crime
1,516 crimes per 100k B-
Violent Crime
120 crimes per 100k A+
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employment A+

The median income in South Plainfield is $108,244 - which is 47% higher than New Jersey.
Med. Household Income
$108,244 A+
Unemployment Rate
4.1% D+
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health C+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (3)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. B+
Unknown Name
Doctor
South Plainfield Fire Department
Fire Station
Unknown Name
Police
JFK-Muhlenberg Campus Satellite Emergency Department
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Park Avenue Gentle Dental: Dr. Harsha Patel DDS
Dentist
Dunellen Fire Department
Fire Station
Dunellen Police Department
Police
Dunellen Rescue Squad
Ambulance Station
New Jersey Infectious Disease
Doctor
Middlesex Pulmonary Associates
Doctor
DaVita Dialysis
Clinic
Metuchen Volunteer Fire Department
Fire Station
JFK Medical Center
Hospital
Edison Imaging Associates
Clinic
Central Jersey Urgent Care Green Brook
Hospital
Central Jersey Urgent Care Green Brook
Clinic
Piscataway Police Station
Police
Dr. Aijuan Wang, MD
Doctor
Busch-Livingston Health Center
Doctor
Edison Fire Department - Station 2
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Savings Pharmacy and Surgical Supplies
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing A+

South Plainfield home prices are $352,200 - which is 11% higher than New Jersey
Home Price
$352,200 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
8% B+
Home Affordability
3.3x (home price to income ratio) B
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schools B-

The South Plainfield graduation rate is 86% - which is equal to New Jersey
School Test Scores
61% C-
High School Grad. Rates
86% C+
Elementary Schools (7) D-
Roosevelt Elementary School
Holy Savior Academy
Grant Elementary School
John F Kennedy Elementary School
Trivium Academy Of New Jersey
John E Riley Elementary School
Little Treasures Learning Center
Franklin Elementary School
Greatstart Early Learning
Quibbletown Middle School
Arbor Elementary School
Cedarbrook Elementary School
Keith Wold Johnson Child Center
The Queen City Academy Charter School
Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School
Clinton Elementary School
Hubbard Middle School
Woodbrook Elementary School
John Adams Middle School
Washington Community School
Woodrow Wilson Middle School
Cresthaven Academy Charter School
Martin Luther King Elementary School
Union County Teams Charter School
Evergreen Elementary School
High Schools (1) F
South Plainfield High School
Bishop George Ahr High School
Plainfield High School
Union County Teams Charter School
St Joseph High School
Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies
Timothy Christian School
John P. Stevens High School
Bright Beginnings Learning Center
Piscataway Regional Day School
Dunellen High School
Nuview Academy Annex
Future Foundations Academy (Ffa)
An-Noor Academy
Lake Nelson Sda School
The Barack Obama Green Charter High School
Middlesex County Vocational School Piscataway
Middlesex Co Voc School Piscataway School Of Career Develop
Metuchen High School
Piscataway Township High School
North Plainfield High School
Barack Obama Academy For Academic & Civic Development
Union Regional School
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ratings A+

South Plainfield has an overall rating of 89% from 2 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (1)
From AreaVibes A+
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South Plainfield Area Facts

  • South Plainfield has a Livability Score of 75/100, which is considered excellent
  • South Plainfield crime rates are 1% higher than the New Jersey average
  • Cost of living in South Plainfield is 9% higher than the New Jersey average

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Never a Dull Moment in Jersey! 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 10, 2018) I have been living in South Plainfield, New Jersey, for a decade and would never go back to California. Everything you could possibly want is within an hour drive. When I want to experience fine dining, I have the best Italian restaurants right down the road, or I can drive into ...Read More Staten Island or the other direction to Philadelphia.

When we want to keep the kids busy, we take them to the trampoline park, local parks, or one of many zoos in the region. We can even have our pick of the best beaches on the east coast. The best areas in South Plainfield are the beaches, we can be in Long Branch in minutes, or choose from Point Pleasant, Seaside Park, Wildwood, or Cape May. Endless miles of beaches with boardwalks and carnival-style food from pizza, funnel cakes, to sausage and pepper sandwiches.

Living in South Plainfield is amazing because I feel safe and my kids love the community we live. Read Less
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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Spring Lake County Park
      Monument Park
      Memorial Park
      Cotton Street Park
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name

      Entertainment

      Pinot's Palette
      Regal Hadley Theatre Stadium 16
      Stelton Lanes
      Drake House Museum
      Dunellen Theater and Cinema Cafe
      Rutgers Cinema
      Livingston Theater
      Livingston Art Center

      Food & Drink

      Dunkin'
      Wendy's
      Subway
      Subway
      McDonald's
      Oak Tree Wine and Spirits
      McDonald's
      Chipotle

      B Commute

      Is public transit available in South Plainfield? Of all people who commute, 3.5% take public transportation in South Plainfield.
      Drive to Work
      80%

      3% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      4%

      2% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in South Plainfield? The cost of living in South Plainfield is 131/100 - which is 9% higher than New Jersey.
      South Plainfield
      131

      31% more expensive than average

      New Jersey
      121

      21% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A Crime

      What is the crime rate in South Plainfield? South Plainfield crime rates are 1,636, which are 1% higher than New Jersey
      Total Crime
      1,636 per 100k people

      30% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 62

      30% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      25%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in South Plainfield? The median income in South Plainfield is $108,244 which is 47% higher than New Jersey.
      Median household income
      $108,24496% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $40,87537% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      13% lower than the US average

      C- Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are South Plainfield home prices? South Plainfield home prices are $352,200 - which is 11% higher than New Jersey
      Median home value
      $352,20091% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,67577% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      86%

      35% higher than the US average

      B- Schools

      Does South Plainfield have good schools? The South Plainfield graduation rate is 86% - which is equal to New Jersey
      High school grad. rates
      86%

      4% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      61%

      27% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      13:1

      17% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is South Plainfield a good place to live? South Plainfield has an overall rating of 89% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      89%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      85%

      1 total surveys

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