What are the schools like in Plainfield, IN?

Plainfield is served primarily by Plainfield Community School Corp. The district operates 5 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 18.4:1.

What is the median household income in Plainfield?

The median household income in Plainfield, IN is $77,249 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.4%.

What is the weather like in Plainfield, IN?

Plainfield has an average high temperature of 35.7°F in January and 85.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 25.5 inches.

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

Q: Is Plainfield, IN affordable or expensive?

Plainfield's cost of living index is 95, where 100 represents the national average. This means Plainfield is 5% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $238,000 and the median rent is $1,248 per month.

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

Plainfield has a violent crime rate of 246.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1447.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Plainfield, IN a Good Place to Live?

Plainfield is a small city of 35,078 in Indiana, with a median household income of $77,249 and a 3.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is 5% below the national average.

Strengths: Plainfield stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. 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: 94.6

Plainfield's overall cost of living index is 94.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Plainfield costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.

Metric	Plainfield, IN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$238,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,248	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	63.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$77,249	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Plainfield's violent crime rate is 246.1 per 100,000 residents — 35% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

246.1 /100k

Property Crime

1447.5 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Plainfield is served primarily by Plainfield Community School Corp. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.4:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Plainfield, IN	National Avg
School District	Plainfield Community School Corp	—
Elementary Schools	5	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	18.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	31.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	89.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Plainfield sees average highs of 35.7°F in January and 85.4°F in July, with 46.2 inches of annual precipitation and 25.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Plainfield, IN
Average High — January	35.7°F
Average High — July	85.4°F
Annual Precipitation	46.2"
Annual Snowfall	25.5"

Demographics

Metric	Plainfield, IN	National Avg
Population	35,078	—
Median Age	37.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	75.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	9.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	6.3%	18.9%
Asian	6.5%	6.3%
Under 18	21.6%	22.2%
65 and over	15.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Avon, IN 5 mi Cartersburg, IN 5 mi Belleville, IN 6 mi Mooresville, IN 6 mi Danville, IN 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Plainfield

Plainfield, IN is covered by 1 ZIP code:

46168

Plainfield vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Plainfield, IN affordable or expensive?

Plainfield's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average. That makes Plainfield roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $238,000 and median rent is $1,248/month.

What is the crime rate in Plainfield, IN?

Plainfield's violent crime rate is 246.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1447.5 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 Community School Corp. The district has 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.4:1. 31.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Plainfield, IN a good place to live?

Plainfield, IN has a population of 35,078, a median household income of $77,249, and an unemployment rate of 3.4%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. 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 35.7°F in January and 85.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.2 inches with about 25.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Plainfield?

Plainfield, IN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 46168.

What is the population of Plainfield?

The population of Plainfield, Indiana is 35,078 with a median age of 37.6. 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 95 (100 = US average), median home $238,000, median household income $77,249, crime index 66 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. 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.