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These days, finding an affordable place to live in the Plainfield area can be challenging. Home prices in Plainfield are now at a median cost of $281,550, lower than the New Jersey average of $388,929.
The average cost of rent is $1,369/mo in Plainfield, primarily driven by the current value of real estate in the Plainfield area. While nearly 25.31% of residents own their homes outright in Plainfield, 57.42% rent.
Housing affordability isn’t just about home prices, though. The average household income in Plainfield is $5,598 per month. Households that rent pay about 24.45% of their income on rent here. Plainfield's most expensive areas are in the northeastern regions, while the cheapest areas are in the northwestern parts of the city.
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