South Plainfield Borough, NJ

Living in South Plainfield Borough

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Bikeability 41
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Walkability 25
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Commute 31
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Public Transit 51
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Affordability 14
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Public Safety 92
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Airports 94
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Hospitals 12
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Colleges 84
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Schools 71
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Residents

24k Population +866 (2010–19)
40  y Median Age
35% College-Educated +7% (2010–19)
81% Family Households +3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian15%
Black12%
Caucasian52%
Hispanic or Latino19%
Multiracial3%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school9%
High school graduate31%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree23%
Graduate degree12%

Households

Family household81%
Householder living alone16%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$102k Median Household Income +$9.3k (2010–19)
97% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
32  mi Average Commute
91% Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K7%
$25K to $49K12%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K15%
$125K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K or more9%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector75%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts39%
Sales and office24%
Service14%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van89%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation4%
Walked1%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$340k Median Home Value -$15k (2010–19)
9% Built 2000 or Later
$1.6k Median Monthly Rent +$346 (2010–19)
82% Owner-Occupied

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached80%
Multiple units5%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 196919%
Built 1950 to 195926%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier9%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K<1%
$100K to $149K<1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K19%
$300K to $399K48%
$400K to $499K13%
$500K to $749K7%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity6%
Fuel oil, kerosene5%
LP gas<1%
Utility gas89%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in South Plainfield Borough

United States45
New Jersey50
New York Metro Area43
Middlesex County17

Property Crime in South Plainfield Borough

United States48
New Jersey32
New York Metro Area27
Middlesex County24

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (55%)(42%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton53%
Donald Trump44%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 30 3 6
Feb 33 3 8
Mar 40 4 4
Apr 51 4 1
May 61 4 0
Jun 70 4 0
Jul 75 5 0
Aug 73 4 0
Sep 66 4 0
Oct 54 4 0
Nov 45 4 0
Dec 35 4 4

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in South Plainfield Borough

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding71
Tornado7
Coastal Flooding32
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near South Plainfield Borough, NJ

Private Schools

Private Schools near South Plainfield Borough, NJ

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Holy Savior Academy
1 miles, NE
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Colleges

Colleges near South Plainfield Borough, NJ

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Hospitals

Hospitals near South Plainfield Borough, NJ

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Jfk Medical Center
4 miles, E
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Airports

Airports near South Plainfield Borough, NJ

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Trenton Mercer Airport
29 miles, SW
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Laguardia Airport
32 miles, NE
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