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North Plainfield, NJ

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Population
22,879
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
121 ft
Median Home Value
$374,700
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,752/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$87,349
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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North Plainfield in context.

OverallBest places in New JerseyPopulation rankingHighest population places in New JerseyNearest larger communityPlainfield, New Jersey1.3 miles away · 57,141 residents.

About North Plainfield

North Plainfield is a Somerset County borough in New Jersey's Raritan Valley region. It borders Plainfield to the south and Watchung and Green Brook nearby, giving it a close-in suburban position with older town fabric. The Washington Park Historic District, listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1987, is one of its clearest local markers. North Plainfield also has its own school district serving students from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade, reinforcing its borough-scale civic identity.

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Suburban FitA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingAirport AccessA+99.0rating

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