Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
18%
Plainfield
Plainfield, CT Area Guide
Avg Rent
$903
Population
14,669
Renter Mix
31% Rent
A quiet community set amongst tranquil wooded expanses
Quiet
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Family-Friendly
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Community
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Nature
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Vibrant
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Located in eastern Connecticut, Plainfield is perfect for those who appreciate a laidback lifestyle and a quiet atmosphere. This vibrant, wooded locale is a sight to see as the seasons change, and with so many forests and state parks around the town, it’s perfect for the outdoor adventurer. This is a family-oriented community, and residents praise the community for its attentive locals.
There are chain restaurants and shops as well as local diners to enjoy. Those who commute to work will appreciate the proximity of Interstate 395 that bisects Plainfield. Plainfield is nearly equidistant to Hartford; Providence, RI; and Stonington.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$70,471
Average: $85,558
Education
2,234
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
7,700
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Plainfield has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
31%
Non-Renters
69%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
11%
Other Education
89%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Plainfield, CT is $903 for one bedroom, and $1,262 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Plainfield has increased by 1.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$903/month
654 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Plainfield, CT is for everyday living.
Not Walkable
Walkability
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
286 Students
Shepard Hill Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
300 Students
Public
Grades K-5
291 Students
Plainfield Central Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
445 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
535 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Hopeville Pond State Park
- Mad Science of Southeastern Connecticut
- Pachaug State Forest
Airports
- Rhode Island Tf Green International
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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.