Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
40-49 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
14%
North Plainfield
North Plainfield, NJ Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,985
Population
20,607
Renter Mix
48% Rent
You'll be proud to call this New Jersey borough home
Walkable
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Historic
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Family-Friendly
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NYC
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Outdoors
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Beaches
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With its beautiful homes beneath mature shade trees, sidewalks, and historic downtown with charming buildings housing locally-owned businesses and restaurants along brick-paved walkways, North Plainfield is anything but plain. This jaunty little town is very walkable, and you'll see students in backpacks walking to school, parents pushing strollers to the corner market, and neighbors out for afternoon strolls. It's called the "Proud City," and North Plainfield has plenty to be proud of.
The Washington Park Historic District, home to gorgeous Victorian architecture, features a Victorian Christmas House Tour and Art Exhibit and other walking tours. Washington Rock State Park is a historic site with fantastic views -- this was a lookout point during the American Revolution. The Watchung Reservation, on the north side of the borough, is ideal for hiking, camping, cross-country skiing, fishing, and outdoor ice skating.
North Plainfield is just 26 miles from New York City and 16 miles from Newark -- ideal for commuters, especially with access to mass transit. Residents can also enjoy a day at the beach, with area beaches only about 30 minutes away.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$76,434
Average: $97,291
Education
5,056
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
11,608
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
North Plainfield has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
48%
Non-Renters
52%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
21%
Other Education
79%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in North Plainfield, NJ is $1,532 for a studio, $1,966 for one bedroom, $2,338 for two bedrooms, and $2,456 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in North Plainfield has decreased by -0.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,966/month
739 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly North Plainfield, NJ is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
486 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
542 Students
Public
Grades K-5
530 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
251 Students
North Plainfield Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
489 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,214 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Washington Rock State Park
- Spring Lake Park
- Wagner Farm Arboretum
- Ambrose & Doty's Brooks Park
- Trailside Museum Watchung Reservation
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Newark Liberty International
- Trenton Mercer
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.