Plainfield is a medium-sized village located in the state of Illinois. With a population of 46,243 people and 12 associated neighborhoods, Plainfield is the 33rd largest community in Illinois. Plainfield has seen a significant amount of newer housing growth in recent years. Quite often, new home construction is the result of new residents moving in who are middle class or wealthier, attracted by jobs, a healthy local economy, or other amenities as they leave nearby or far away areas for greener pastures. This seems to be the case in Plainfield, where the median household income is $143,064.00.

Plainfield real estate is some of the most expensive in Illinois, although Plainfield house values don't compare to the most expensive real estate in the U.S.

Also of interest is that Plainfield has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.

A relatively large number of people in Plainfield telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 17.95% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

Plainfield is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The village’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Plainfield’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.

One downside of living in Plainfield is that it can take a long time to commute to work. In Plainfield, the average commute to work is 33.47 minutes, which is quite a bit higher than the national average.

Do you like to read, write and learn? If you move to Plainfield, you'll likely find that many of your neighbors like to as well. Plainfield is one of the more educated communities in America, with a full 53.81% of its adults having a college degree or even advanced degree, compared to a national average across all communities of 21.84%.

The per capita income in Plainfield in 2018 was $53,441, which is wealthy relative to Illinois and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $213,764 for a family of four.

Plainfield is a very ethnically-diverse village. The people who call Plainfield home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Plainfield residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Plainfield include German, Irish, Polish, Italian, and English.

The most common language spoken in Plainfield is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Langs. of India.