Plainfield, NJ Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 16,180 housing units in Plainfield.
This represents a 0.7% growth from 16,063 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 16,180 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and none were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in Plainfield is about 50.1%.
Plainfield's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 6.4%.
Average household size is 3.1 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Plainfield were built after 1949.
Statistics
Housing Size
| Housing Units by Size |
|---|
| Studio Type | 4.20% |
| One Bedroom | 19.10% |
| Two Bedrooms | 24.90% |
| Three Bedrooms | 30% |
| Four Bedrooms | 15% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 6.80% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 3.19 |
| Median year structure was built | 1946 |
| Median Value of occupied units | $137,500 |
| Median Price asked for vacant units | $146,900 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 3.01 |
| Median year structure was built | 1952 |
| Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $658 |
Owners Finance Status
| Housing Finance |
|---|
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 1% |
| Second Mortgage | 9.60% |
| Home Equity Loan | 9.80% |
| Simple Mortgage | 59.60% |
| Debt Free | 20.10% |
| Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 24% |
