Living in Plainfield (Indiana)
Plainfield (Indiana) is a large place in Indiana, United States, home to 30,590 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are first-time home buyers (top 2%, #94 of 8,006), low-income households (top 2%, #125 of 9,771), low-income families (top 2%, #115 of 8,006).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Plainfield (Indiana)
- The landscape belongs to Central Lowlands.
- It is part of Greater Indianapolis, 20 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 21 min and sets around 23:25; in late June it sets around 3:17.
How Plainfield (Indiana) ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Indiana | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 70 | #316 of 11,898 | #16 of 253 | Map |
| Low-income household | 67 | #125 of 9,771 | #12 of 181 | Map |
| Low-income family | 72 | #115 of 8,006 | #11 of 138 | Map |
| Single parent | 74 | #105 of 6,237 | #11 of 103 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 65 | #2,824 of 9,474 | #31 of 170 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 68 | #1,796 of 9,474 | #19 of 170 | Map |
| Early retiree | 60 | #4,778 of 10,762 | #38 of 198 | Map |
| Single professional | 45 | #3,217 of 4,537 | #23 of 56 | Map |
| Young professional | 46 | #3,311 of 4,444 | #25 of 53 | Map |
| DINKS | 46 | #2,611 of 3,053 | #21 of 30 | Map |
| Remote worker | 68 | #350 of 7,271 | #17 of 134 | Map |
| Commuter | 68 | #2,396 of 6,227 | #15 of 82 | Map |
| Car-free household | 40 | #3,269 of 3,933 | #23 of 33 | Map |
| Student | 48 | #2,054 of 2,119 | #31 of 32 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 70 | #94 of 8,006 | #12 of 138 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 63 | #203 of 12,111 | #16 of 234 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 31 | #3,406 of 4,114 | #25 of 43 | Map |
| Expat professional | 58 | #3,646 of 7,271 | #19 of 134 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 61 | #3,833 of 9,474 | #30 of 170 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 36 | #13,726 of 18,063 | #341 of 396 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 7 | #13,768 of 16,523 | #258 of 349 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 41 | #10,335 of 18,063 | #341 of 396 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 53 | #7,183 of 16,523 | #63 of 349 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 57 | #5,126 of 21,167 | #32 of 492 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 68 | #2,988 of 12,111 | #30 of 234 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 68 | #2,605 of 12,111 | #12 of 234 | Map |
| Digital native | 38 | #3,520 of 4,750 | #28 of 60 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Avon (Indiana) 7 km
- Mooresville (Indiana) 10 km
- Danville (Indiana) 13 km
- Fairfield Heights 14 km
- Brownsburg 15 km
- Speedway 16 km
- Indianapolis 22 km
- Beech Grove 27 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.