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Crime in North Plainfield summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in North Plainfield. Key points include:
There were 372 total crimes in North Plainfield in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in North Plainfield is 1,612.4 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in North Plainfield is 151.7 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in North Plainfield is 1,460.7 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in North Plainfield is -23.92% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In North Plainfield Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
North Plainfield / 100k People |
New Jersey / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 372 | 1,612.4 | 1,645.1 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 35 | 151.7 | 217.7 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 2.3 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 15 | 65.0 | 49.3 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 11 | 47.7 | 148.8 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 337 | 1,460.7 | 1,427.3 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 30 | 130.0 | 145.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 277 | 1,200.6 | 1,119.4 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 30 | 130.0 | 162.6 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in North Plainfield summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in North Plainfield. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around New Jersey. Key points include:
The cost of living in North Plainfield is 126 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in North Plainfield is 1.3x higher than the national average.
The median home value in North Plainfield is $491,908.
The median income in North Plainfield is $87,349.
North Plainfield's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In North Plainfield Comparison Table
| Living Expense | North Plainfield | New Jersey | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 126 | 125 | 100 |
| Services | 109 | 107 | 100 |
| Groceries | 114 | 113 | 100 |
| Health | 151 | 155 | 100 |
| Housing | 116 | 116 | 100 |
| Transportation | 112 | 112 | 100 |
| Utilities | 113 | 113 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
North Plainfield, NJ Weather
The average high in North Plainfield is 62.9° and the average low is 41.6°.
There are 77.5 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 48.3 inches of precipitation each year with 23.3 inches of snow.
| Stat | North Plainfield |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 62.9 |
| Average Annual Low | 41.6 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 77.5 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 48.3 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 23.3 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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North Plainfield Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in North Plainfield
The current population in North Plainfield is 22,809. The population has increased 4.0% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 22,809 | 0.6% |
| 2023 | 22,667 | -0.1% |
| 2022 | 22,695 | 0.3% |
| 2021 | 22,635 | 5.5% |
| 2020 | 21,445 | -0.3% |
| 2019 | 21,501 | -0.6% |
| 2018 | 21,640 | -2.0% |
| 2017 | 22,092 | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 22,106 | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 22,156 | 0.5% |
| 2014 | 22,056 | 0.2% |
| 2013 | 22,001 | 0.2% |
| 2012 | 21,960 | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 21,942 | 0.0% |
| 2010 | 21,932 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in North Plainfield
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North Plainfield is:
15.8% White with 3,604 White residents.
22.1% African American with 5,050 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
4.1% Asian with 937 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
1.2% Other with 277 Other residents.
2.0% Two Or More with 459 Two Or More residents.
54.7% Hispanic with 12,482 Hispanic residents.
| Race | North Plainfield | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 15.8% | 50.9% | 57.4% |
| African American | 22.1% | 12.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 4.1% | 10.0% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 2.0% | 3.5% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 54.7% | 22.5% | 19.3% |
Gender in North Plainfield
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North Plainfield is 52.6% female with 11,997 female residents.
North Plainfield is 47.4% male with 10,812 male residents.
| Gender | North Plainfield | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.6% | 50.8% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.4% | 49.2% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in North Plainfield for adults over 25
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11.0% of adults in North Plainfield completed < 9th grade.
6.0% of adults in North Plainfield completed 9-12th grade.
27.0% of adults in North Plainfield completed high school / ged.
23.0% of adults in North Plainfield completed some college.
8.0% of adults in North Plainfield completed associate's degree.
17.0% of adults in North Plainfield completed bachelor's degree.
6.0% of adults in North Plainfield completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in North Plainfield completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in North Plainfield completed doctorate degree.
| Education | North Plainfield | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 11.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 27.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 15.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 17.0% | 26.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 13.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For North Plainfield, New Jersey
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3.2% of households in North Plainfield earn Less than $10,000.
4.4% of households in North Plainfield earn $10,000 to $14,999.
6.6% of households in North Plainfield earn $15,000 to $24,999.
3.6% of households in North Plainfield earn $25,000 to $34,999.
10.6% of households in North Plainfield earn $35,000 to $49,999.
14.9% of households in North Plainfield earn $50,000 to $74,999.
15.3% of households in North Plainfield earn $75,000 to $99,999.
20.4% of households in North Plainfield earn $100,000 to $149,999.
11.6% of households in North Plainfield earn $150,000 to $199,999.
9.4% of households in North Plainfield earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | North Plainfield | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.2% | 4.1% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.4% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.6% | 4.8% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3.6% | 5.1% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.6% | 7.6% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 14.9% | 12.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 15.3% | 11.3% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 20.4% | 18.1% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 11.6% | 11.8% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 9.4% | 21.6% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
