Living in Plainfield (New Jersey)
Plainfield (New Jersey) is a large place in New Jersey, United States, home to 51,217 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are business owners (top 12%, #1,352 of 12,111), expat professionals (top 15%, #1,035 of 7,271), early retirees (top 18%, #1,895 of 10,762).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Plainfield (New Jersey)
- It is part of Greater New York, 38 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 16 min and sets around 22:34; in late June it sets around 2:32.
How Plainfield (New Jersey) 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 New Jersey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 52 | #4,682 of 11,898 | #314 of 542 | Map |
| Low-income household | 30 | #6,876 of 9,771 | #232 of 426 | Map |
| Low-income family | 40 | #5,066 of 8,006 | #326 of 422 | Map |
| Single parent | 47 | #3,534 of 6,237 | #242 of 334 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 66 | #2,315 of 9,474 | #254 of 477 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 64 | #3,154 of 9,474 | #277 of 477 | Map |
| Early retiree | 67 | #1,895 of 10,762 | #222 of 449 | Map |
| Single professional | 66 | #891 of 4,537 | #84 of 276 | Map |
| Young professional | 68 | #879 of 4,444 | #84 of 273 | Map |
| DINKS | 73 | #721 of 3,053 | #74 of 176 | Map |
| Remote worker | 61 | #2,017 of 7,271 | #108 of 335 | Map |
| Commuter | 72 | #1,312 of 6,227 | #107 of 349 | Map |
| Car-free household | 69 | #858 of 3,933 | #82 of 248 | Map |
| Student | 61 | #1,589 of 2,119 | #110 of 121 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 40 | #4,649 of 8,006 | #269 of 422 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 27 | #9,532 of 12,111 | #336 of 482 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 66 | #864 of 4,114 | #85 of 255 | Map |
| Expat professional | 73 | #1,035 of 7,271 | #111 of 335 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 63 | #3,439 of 9,474 | #295 of 477 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 24 | #16,285 of 18,063 | #464 of 562 | 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 | 15 | #10,404 of 16,523 | #468 of 547 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 15 | #16,541 of 18,063 | #456 of 562 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 76 | #694 of 16,523 | #86 of 547 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 80 | #397 of 21,167 | #23 of 583 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 64 | #5,224 of 12,111 | #316 of 482 | Map |
| Coastal living | 62 | #4,348 of 6,413 | #350 of 437 | Map |
| Business owner | 73 | #1,352 of 12,111 | #137 of 482 | Map |
| Digital native | 58 | #1,253 of 4,750 | #107 of 282 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- North Plainfield 2 km
- Fanwood 2 km
- Scotch Plains 3 km
- Watchung 4 km
- Westfield (New Jersey) 6 km
- Mountainside 6 km
- South Plainfield 6 km
- Berkeley Heights 6 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.