Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
45-54 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
27%
Over 65
12%
Plainfield, IL
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,848
Population
48,046
Renter Mix
12% Rent
Enjoy suburban tranquility with easy access to Chicago
Suburban
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Family-Friendly
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Upscale
Situated about 35 miles southwest of Chicago, Plainfield is a growing suburb filled with picturesque residences, ample green space, and a walkable downtown. Plainfield offers residents access to suburban conveniences, urban amenities, and a small-town atmosphere. Quaint shops, fine restaurants, and local businesses housed in historic buildings line the pedestrian-friendly downtown area in Plainfield, where the community often gathers. A host of parks, forest preserves, and athletic fields offer a variety of recreational activities in Plainfield, including the popular Settlers Park and Lake Renwick Preserve. Shopping opportunities abound at the nearby Louis Joliet Mall, Fox Valley Mall, and Chicago Premium Outlets. Convenient access to I-55 allows for easy commutes to Chicago from the peaceful Plainfield as well.
Explore the City
A North Normantown resident takes a stroll on a sunny day in Plainfield, IL.
Many homes have custom built mailboxes in the North Normantown neighborhood of Plainfield, IL.
Located near the boundary of Naperville & Plainfield, Commissioners Park has ample green-space.
The loop trail at Commissioners Park is about 1 mile in length & features fitness stations.
The Commissioners Park Playground is a short walk from this scenic pond.
Downtown Plainfield is a central gathering location for many North Normantown residents.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$134,800
Average: $159,440
Education
19,244
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
26,677
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Plainfield has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
12%
Non-Renters
88%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
35%
Other Education
65%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Plainfield, IL is $1,758 for a studio, $1,853 for one bedroom, $2,211 for two bedrooms, and $2,792 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Plainfield has decreased by -1.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,853/month
621 Sq Ft
House
$3,592/month
2,274 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,938/month
1,744 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Plainfield, IL is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Walkers Grove Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
618 Students
Public
Grades K-5
532 Students
Public
Grades K-5
632 Students
Public
Grades K-5
568 Students
Public
Grades K-5
533 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
871 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
852 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
899 Students
Richard Ira Jones Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
859 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
738 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,346 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,773 Students
Plainfield Central High School
Public
Grades 9-12
1,766 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,229 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Lake Renwick Preserve - Copley Nature Park
- Lake Renwick Preserve - Turtle Lake
- Lake Renwick Heron Rookery Nature Preserve
- Rock Run Greenway - Theodore Marsh
- Rock Run Greenway - Paul V. Nichols Access
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Chicago Midway International
- Chicago O'Hare 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 June 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.