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South Plainfield
  • Suburb in New Jersey
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New York City

South Plainfield

#16 in Best Places to Live in Middlesex County
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    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      B minus
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      B+
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B minus
    8. Weather
      B minus
    9. Cost of Living
      C+
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B
    South Plainfield is a suburb of New York City with a population of 24,251. South Plainfield is in Middlesex County and is one of the best places to live in New Jersey. Living in South Plainfield offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In South Plainfield there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in South Plainfield and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in South Plainfield are highly rated.
    About South Plainfield...
    Population
    24,251
    Suburb of
    New York City
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $362,200
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,766
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      14%
    • Own
      86%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      91.3
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      0
      40.7
    • Robbery
      24.9
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      124.5
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,024.9
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      45.6
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      15%
    • 35-44 years
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      17%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      15%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      26%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      26%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      26%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      7%
      11%
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    Working in South Plainfield

    Jobs
    B minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $114,293
    National
    $69,021
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