What are the schools like in Plainfield, NH?

School district data for Plainfield is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Plainfield?

The median household income in Plainfield, NH is $98,417 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Plainfield, NH?

Plainfield has an average high temperature of 27.6°F in January and 80.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 60.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Plainfield, NH affordable or expensive?

Plainfield's cost of living index is 106, where 100 represents the national average. This means Plainfield is 6% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $305,800 and the median rent is $1,600 per month.

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

Plainfield has a violent crime rate of 38.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 311.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Plainfield, NH a Good Place to Live?

Plainfield is a small town of 179 in New Hampshire, with a median household income of $98,417 . Its cost of living index is 106 (US average = 100), which is 6% above the national average.

Strengths: Plainfield stands out for lower-than-average crime, 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: 105.5

Plainfield's overall cost of living index is 105.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Plainfield costs roughly 6% more than the average American city.

Metric	Plainfield, NH	National Avg
Median Home Value	$305,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,600	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	71.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$98,417	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Plainfield's violent crime rate is 38.9 per 100,000 residents — 90% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

38.9 /100k

Property Crime

311.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Plainfield, NH	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	30.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Plainfield sees average highs of 27.6°F in January and 80.1°F in July, with 38.1 inches of annual precipitation and 60.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Plainfield, NH
Average High — January	27.6°F
Average High — July	80.1°F
Annual Precipitation	38.1"
Annual Snowfall	60.6"

Demographics

Metric	Plainfield, NH	National Avg
Population	179	—
Median Age	58.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	18.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	95.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	5.6%	22.2%
65 and over	32.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Hartland, VT 2 mi Windsor, VT 4 mi North Hartland, VT 4 mi White River Junction, VT 8 mi Quechee, VT 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Plainfield

Plainfield, NH is covered by 1 ZIP code:

03781

Plainfield vs Other Cities

Plainfield, NH vs Hartland, VT Plainfield, NH vs Windsor, VT Plainfield, NH vs North Hartland, VT Plainfield, NH vs White River Junction, VT Plainfield, NH vs Quechee, VT

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Plainfield, NH affordable or expensive?

Plainfield's cost of living index is 106, where 100 is the national average. That puts Plainfield roughly 6% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $305,800 and median rent is $1,600/month.

What is the crime rate in Plainfield, NH?

Plainfield's violent crime rate is 38.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 311.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Plainfield?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Plainfield, NH a good place to live?

Plainfield, NH has a population of 179, a median household income of $98,417, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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 27.6°F in January and 80.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.1 inches with about 60.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Plainfield?

Plainfield, NH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 03781.

What is the population of Plainfield?

The population of Plainfield, New Hampshire is 179 with a median age of 58.2. 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 106 (100 = US average), median home $305,800, median household income $98,417, crime index 12 (100 = US average, lower is safer). 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.