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Explore the life in South Plainfield based on crime, public schools, cost of living, real estate, housing, properties, job opportunities, and local amenities data and Statistics.

1. Overview - Life In South Plainfield
2. Pros and Cons of Living In South Plainfield
3. Crime In South Plainfield
4. Cost of Living In South Plainfield
5. Gender In South Plainfield
6. Household Income For South Plainfield
7. Education In South Plainfield
8. Race & Ethnicity In South Plainfield

South Plainfield is a city in New Jersey state in USA with a population of 23961 residents.. The poverty rate of South Plainfield is 3.1%, which is 78% lower than national average. The typical household in South Plainfield earns $108244 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 17.2% 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 South Plainfield, only 92% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of South Plainfield remained 5.9%, which is 26% higher than national rate. Nearly 1 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In South Plainfield, only 38% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 26% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in South Plainfield is 126, which is 26% higher than national average. Median home value in South Plainfield is $352200 , which is 53% higher than national average. While median income in South Plainfield remained $108244, which is 60% 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.

Jobs80%

Housing90%

Affordability70%

Safety80%

Amenities90%

Diversity100%

Education80%

Commute50%

The overall crime rate in South Plainfield, New Jersey is 44% lower than national average. The violent crime rate of South Plainfield is 70% lower than national average. While the property crime rate of South Plainfield is 39% lower than national average. You have 1 in 856 chance of being victim of violent crime. You have 1 in 83 chance of being victim of property crime.

Ranking	Total Crime	Property Crime	Burglary	Larceny	Car Thefts
In New Jersey	36	36	29	31	59
In USA	2003	1954	1779	1792	1761

Ranking	Violent Crime	Murder	Robbery	Assault	Rape
In New Jersey	42	26	40	37	58
In USA	1813	330	887	1594	1755