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Plainfield.
About
Life in Plainfield
Plainfield offers suburban living with solid fundamentals: a median household income of $87,000, unemployment at 3.3%, and a median home price around $281,000 make it reasonably accessible compared to many Indianapolis-area alternatives. The town is genuinely family-oriented, with over a third of households having kids under 18, good schools through the Plainfield Community School Corporation, and real outdoor infrastructure including 20 miles of trails and Hummel Park's 205 acres of sports fields and nature access. That said, the economic character is heavily tied to warehouse and logistics work—the 1,033-acre warehouse district near the airport is a major employer—so job diversity isn't the town's strength unless distribution is your field.
Plainfield at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
38.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
8.1%
Foreign-Born
9.7%
Broadband Internet
91.6%
of households
Population Growth
+11.3%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics9.7% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Plainfield: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Plainfield, the largest foreign-born group is from India (27.1%), and 5.1% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
20.3%
of residents
65 and Older
16.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
32.8%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
27.3%
of households
Married Couples
52.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.52
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 41% above IN average
Rent, home values, and income in Plainfield
In Plainfield, rent runs 41% above the IN average, and home values are 29% above the IN average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
41.4%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
23.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
95.7
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,153
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
62.3%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2000
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.1%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $333,979 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts below IN average
Unemployment in Plainfield and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Plainfield is 0.4 percentage points lower than the IN average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Plainfield Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN metro area
Commute22.8 min avg
How Plainfield residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Plainfield, most residents drive alone to work (75%), and 68% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 6 mi
Indianapolis International Airport (IND)
Medium hub5.2M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 48% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Plainfield runs 48% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
171.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,226.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Plainfield Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 13 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
76.8 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Hendricks County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Hendricks County, which includes Plainfield, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 13 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.7M |
| 2024 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | $25,000 |
| 2023 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $560,000 |
| 2022 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $31,000 |
| 2021 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $620,000 |
| 2020 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $290,500 |
| 2019 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $81,500 |
| 2018 | 5 | Heavy Snow | $8,750 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Hendricks County, county-wide
Air Quality35 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Hendricks County, which includes Plainfield, is typically good — 333 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
35
Good Days
333
per year
Moderate Days
29
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Hendricks County, county-wide
Climate84°F summers, 22°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Plainfield has warm summers (avg high 84°F) and cold winters (avg low 22°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
63°/43°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
84°/65°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
65°/45°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
39°/22°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
46.2"
Annual Snowfall
25.5"
Hot Days/Year
24
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
108
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
134
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°F | 19°F | 3.24" |
| Feb | 40°F | 23°F | 2.50" |
| Mar | 51°F | 32°F | 3.73" |
| Apr | 64°F | 43°F | 4.64" |
| May | 74°F | 54°F | 4.93" |
| Jun | 82°F | 63°F | 5.37" |
| Jul | 85°F | 67°F | 4.67" |
| Aug | 84°F | 65°F | 3.47" |
| Sep | 78°F | 57°F | 3.45" |
| Oct | 66°F | 45°F | 3.36" |
| Nov | 52°F | 34°F | 3.47" |
| Dec | 40°F | 25°F | 2.98" |
Healthcare1 hospital
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Plainfield
Plainfield has 1 hospital.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
7.4%
of residents
Hendricks Behavioral Hospital
Psychiatric
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Franciscan Health Mooresville
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.9 mi away · Mooresville
Iu Health West Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.3 mi away · Avon
Assurance Health Psychiatric Hospital
Psychiatric · 7.8 mi away · Indianapolis
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education17.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Plainfield
Plainfield's student/teacher ratio is 17.7:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 32.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
9
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
32.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Plainfield (within 15 miles)
Indiana University-Indianapolis
11.9 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 13,830 students · in-state tuition $10,762 · 57% graduate · median earnings $58,990 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 4,317 students · in-state tuition $49,890 · 80% graduate · median earnings $83,535 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 3,005 students · in-state tuition $38,308 · 57% graduate · median earnings $58,791 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,266 students · in-state tuition $42,100 · 60% graduate · median earnings $64,806 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: George Rogers Clark National Historical Park, 94 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Plainfield
Plainfield has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being George Rogers Clark National Historical Park (94 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
George Rogers Clark National Historical Park
National Historical Park
94 mi awayPublic Libraries in Plainfield
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
1120 Stafford Road, Plainfield
Cities Near Plainfield
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Plainfield FAQ
Is Plainfield, Indiana affordable?⌄
Plainfield's median rent is $1,499/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $87,272/year. Median home value is $280,600.
Is Plainfield, Indiana safe?⌄
Plainfield's violent crime rate was 171 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1227 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Plainfield, Indiana?⌄
Plainfield has an unemployment rate of 3.3%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Plainfield, Indiana?⌄
The cost of living in Plainfield is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,499/month and median household income is $87,272/year. The median home value is $280,600. About 41% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Plainfield, Indiana?⌄
The average commute in Plainfield is 23 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from