Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
20%
Plainville
Plainville, MA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,151
Population
9,655
Renter Mix
32% Rent
Plainville is thriving with entertainment in Massachusetts
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Plainville resides in Norfolk County and is part of the Boston metro area. Before being officially recognized as a town in 1905, the area of Plainville was comprised of the 1635 land grant of Dedham, Massachusetts. The town’s official seal is the Angle Tree Stone. This historic land marker is the division between the Massachusetts Bay Colony and Plymouth Bay Colony.
Its close proximity to Interstate 495 and Interstate 95 makes it easy for locals to commute in and around the town. Wentworth Hills Country Club and Heather Hill Country Club are located here, just a short drive away from the Plainridge Park Casino. As for shopping, Wrentham Village Premium Outlets is the place to go with shops like Kate Spade, Polo Ralph Lauren, True Religion, and Tommy Hilfiger.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$101,461
Average: $129,745
Education
3,301
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
5,172
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Plainville has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
32%
Non-Renters
68%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
32%
Other Education
68%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Plainville, MA is $1,897 for a studio, $2,183 for one bedroom, $2,596 for two bedrooms, and $2,998 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Plainville has increased by 2.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,183/month
741 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Plainville, MA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
317 Students
Anna Ware Jackson Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
318 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- North Attleboro National Fish Hatchery
- F. Gilbert Hills State Forest
- Capron Park Zoo
- Mass Audubon's Stony Brook Wildlife Sanctuary
- Blackstone River Bikeway
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Rhode Island Tf Green International
- General Edward Lawrence Logan 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.