What are the schools like in Plainfield, IL?

Plainfield is served primarily by Plainfield SD 202. The district operates 18 elementary schools, 7 middle schools, and 5 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.5:1.

What is the median household income in Plainfield?

The median household income in Plainfield, IL is $143,064 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.7%.

What is the weather like in Plainfield, IL?

Plainfield has an average high temperature of 31.7°F in January and 84.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 29.2 inches.

Plainfield, IL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Plainfield, IL affordable or expensive?

Plainfield's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Plainfield is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $377,200 and the median rent is $1,847 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Plainfield, IL?

Plainfield has a violent crime rate of 58.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 683.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Plainfield, IL a Good Place to Live?

Plainfield is a small city of 44,941 in Illinois, with a median household income of $143,064 and a 3.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Plainfield stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A+), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Plainfield is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Plainfield city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 102.6

Plainfield's overall cost of living index is 102.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Plainfield costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	Plainfield, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$377,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,847	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	89.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$143,064	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Plainfield's violent crime rate is 58.0 per 100,000 residents — 85% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

58.0 /100k

Property Crime

683.1 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Plainfield is served primarily by Plainfield SD 202. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Plainfield, IL	National Avg
School District	Plainfield SD 202	—
Elementary Schools	18	—
Middle Schools	7	—
High Schools	5	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	53.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Plainfield sees average highs of 31.7°F in January and 84.7°F in July, with 39.5 inches of annual precipitation and 29.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Plainfield, IL
Average High — January	31.7°F
Average High — July	84.7°F
Annual Precipitation	39.5"
Annual Snowfall	29.2"

Demographics

Metric	Plainfield, IL	National Avg
Population	44,941	—
Median Age	37.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	33.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	72.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	9.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	5.0%	18.9%
Asian	9.5%	6.3%
Under 18	28.7%	22.2%
65 and over	9.6%	16.8%

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ZIP Codes in Plainfield

Plainfield, IL is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

60544 60585

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Plainfield, IL affordable or expensive?

Plainfield's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Plainfield roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $377,200 and median rent is $1,847/month.

What is the crime rate in Plainfield, IL?

Plainfield's violent crime rate is 58.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 683.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Plainfield?

Public schools in Plainfield are operated by Plainfield SD 202. The district has 18 elementary, 7 middle, and 5 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.5:1. 53.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Plainfield, IL a good place to live?

Plainfield, IL has a population of 44,941, a median household income of $143,064, and an unemployment rate of 3.7%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Plainfield?

Plainfield averages 31.7°F in January and 84.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.5 inches with about 29.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Plainfield?

Plainfield, IL is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 60544, 60585.

What is the population of Plainfield?

The population of Plainfield, Illinois is 44,941 with a median age of 37.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Plainfield?

Key numbers for living in Plainfield: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $377,200, median household income $143,064, crime index 22 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Plainfield side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.