Cost of Living in Plainfield, NJ
Population: 54,515 • 2026 Data
$80,334
Median Household Income
+4% vs national
$1,673
Median Monthly Rent
+24% vs national
$383,300
Median Home Value
+13% vs national
9.3%
Unemployment Rate
Housing in Plainfield
The median home value in Plainfield, NJ is $383,300. Monthly rent for a typical unit averages $1,673, while total monthly housing costs (including utilities and insurance) average $1,863.
Rent-to-income ratio: 25.0%. This is within the recommended 30% threshold, suggesting housing is relatively affordable for median-income earners.
Income and Employment
The median household income in Plainfield, NJ is $80,334. The unemployment rate stands at 9.3%, with a labor force of 29,561 people.
Data Sources
All data from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. National median figures used for comparison context.