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Crime in Plainfield summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Plainfield. Key points include:
There were 358 total crimes in Plainfield in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Plainfield is 741.0 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Plainfield is 58.0 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Plainfield is 683.1 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Plainfield is -65.03% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Plainfield Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Plainfield / 100k People |
Illinois / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 358 | 741.0 | 2,004.4 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 28 | 58.0 | 289.2 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 3 | 6.2 | 90.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 18 | 37.3 | 146.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 330 | 683.1 | 1,715.2 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 60 | 124.2 | 290.5 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 252 | 521.6 | 1,134.4 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 18 | 37.3 | 290.4 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Plainfield summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Plainfield. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Illinois. Key points include:
The cost of living in Plainfield is 126 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Plainfield is 1.3x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Plainfield is $421,480.
The median income in Plainfield is $144,000.
Plainfield's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Plainfield Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Plainfield | Illinois | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 126 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 100 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 103 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 179 | 96 | 100 |
| Housing | 101 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 102 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 103 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Plainfield, IL Weather
The average high in Plainfield is 59.5° and the average low is 39.5°.
There are 74.6 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 37.9 inches of precipitation each year with 29.6 inches of snow.
| Stat | Plainfield |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 59.5 |
| Average Annual Low | 39.5 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 74.6 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 37.9 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 29.6 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Plainfield Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Plainfield
The current population in Plainfield is 46,708. The population has increased 30.8% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 46,708 | 2.2% |
| 2023 | 45,705 | 1.7% |
| 2022 | 44,941 | 1.5% |
| 2021 | 44,296 | -1.3% |
| 2020 | 44,857 | 4.1% |
| 2019 | 43,110 | 0.1% |
| 2018 | 43,048 | 2.5% |
| 2017 | 41,978 | 0.2% |
| 2016 | 41,881 | 2.5% |
| 2015 | 40,855 | 0.5% |
| 2014 | 40,641 | 1.7% |
| 2013 | 39,952 | 2.4% |
| 2012 | 39,030 | 4.2% |
| 2011 | 37,447 | 4.9% |
| 2010 | 35,708 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Plainfield
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Plainfield is:
66.4% White with 30,999 White residents.
9.0% African American with 4,220 African American residents.
0.3% American Indian with 160 American Indian residents.
10.5% Asian with 4,903 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.5% Other with 230 Other residents.
3.6% Two Or More with 1,695 Two Or More residents.
9.6% Hispanic with 4,501 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Plainfield | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 66.4% | 58.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 9.0% | 13.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 10.5% | 5.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.6% | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 9.6% | 18.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in Plainfield
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Plainfield is 49.8% female with 23,276 female residents.
Plainfield is 50.2% male with 23,431 male residents.
| Gender | Plainfield | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.2% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Plainfield for adults over 25
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3.0% of adults in Plainfield completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in Plainfield completed 9-12th grade.
15.0% of adults in Plainfield completed high school / ged.
17.0% of adults in Plainfield completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Plainfield completed associate's degree.
36.0% of adults in Plainfield completed bachelor's degree.
16.0% of adults in Plainfield completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Plainfield completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Plainfield completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Plainfield | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 15.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 17.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 36.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 16.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Plainfield, Illinois
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1.2% of households in Plainfield earn Less than $10,000.
1.3% of households in Plainfield earn $10,000 to $14,999.
2.0% of households in Plainfield earn $15,000 to $24,999.
2.9% of households in Plainfield earn $25,000 to $34,999.
3.2% of households in Plainfield earn $35,000 to $49,999.
8.4% of households in Plainfield earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.5% of households in Plainfield earn $75,000 to $99,999.
22.9% of households in Plainfield earn $100,000 to $149,999.
16.5% of households in Plainfield earn $150,000 to $199,999.
30.2% of households in Plainfield earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Plainfield | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 1.2% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.3% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2.0% | 5.9% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2.9% | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 3.2% | 9.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 8.4% | 14.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.5% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 22.9% | 18.0% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 16.5% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 30.2% | 13.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
