What are the schools like in Plainfield, VT?

Plainfield is served primarily by Twinfield Union School District #33. The district operates several elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.7:1.

What is the median household income in Plainfield?

The median household income in Plainfield, VT is $41,758 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, VT?

Plainfield has an average high temperature of 25.3°F in January and 80.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 125.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Plainfield, VT affordable or expensive?

Plainfield's cost of living index is 97, where 100 represents the national average. This means Plainfield is 3% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $210,000 and the median rent is $1,084 per month.

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

Plainfield has a violent crime rate of 143.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 691.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Plainfield, VT a Good Place to Live?

Plainfield is a small town of 430 in Vermont, with a median household income of $41,758 . Its cost of living index is 97 (US average = 100), which is 3% below the national average.

Strengths: Plainfield stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A), 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: 97.3

Plainfield's overall cost of living index is 97.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Plainfield costs roughly 3% less than the average American city.

Metric	Plainfield, VT	National Avg
Median Home Value	$210,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,084	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	43.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$41,758	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Plainfield's violent crime rate is 143.8 per 100,000 residents — 62% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

143.8 /100k

Property Crime

691.7 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Plainfield is served primarily by Twinfield Union School District #33. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Plainfield, VT	National Avg
School District	Twinfield Union School District #33	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	9.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	29.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Plainfield sees average highs of 25.3°F in January and 80.0°F in July, with 41.0 inches of annual precipitation and 125.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Plainfield, VT
Average High — January	25.3°F
Average High — July	80.0°F
Annual Precipitation	41.0"
Annual Snowfall	125.6"

Demographics

Metric	Plainfield, VT	National Avg
Population	430	—
Median Age	41.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	90.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	2.3%	6.3%
Under 18	18.1%	22.2%
65 and over	11.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

East Montpelier, VT 3 mi Marshfield, VT 6 mi Barre, VT 7 mi Montpelier, VT 7 mi Worcester, VT 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Plainfield

Plainfield, VT is covered by 1 ZIP code:

05667

Plainfield vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Plainfield, VT affordable or expensive?

Plainfield's cost of living index is 97, where 100 is the national average. That makes Plainfield roughly 3% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $210,000 and median rent is $1,084/month.

What is the crime rate in Plainfield, VT?

Plainfield's violent crime rate is 143.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 691.7 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 Twinfield Union School District #33. The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.7:1. 29.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Plainfield, VT a good place to live?

Plainfield, VT has a population of 430, a median household income of $41,758, 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 25.3°F in January and 80.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.0 inches with about 125.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Plainfield?

Plainfield, VT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 05667.

What is the population of Plainfield?

The population of Plainfield, Vermont is 430 with a median age of 41.7. 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 97 (100 = US average), median home $210,000, median household income $41,758, crime index 36 (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.