Plainfield is a city in Illinois state in USA with a population of 44857 residents.. The poverty rate of Plainfield is 1.8%, which is 87% lower than national average. The typical household in Plainfield earns $131241 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 12% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Plainfield, only 97% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Plainfield remained 4%, which is 15% lower than national rate. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Plainfield, only 55% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 24% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Plainfield is 115, which is 15% higher than national average. Median home value in Plainfield is $322500 , which is 40% higher than national average. While median income in Plainfield remained $131241, which is 94% higher than national average. Not only are incomes low in the town, but it also has a high cost of living, meaning a dollar does not go as far as it might elsewhere.