South Plainfield, NJ Community Information

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South Plainfield, NJ Community Information

Population

20,701

Median Age

38.9

Median Household Income

$87,000

Households with Children

44.29%

Median Travel Time to Work

27 minutes

South Plainfield, NJ Real Estate Market Information

Homes Owned

87.74%

Homes Rented

10.71%

Homes Vacant

1.55%

South Plainfield, NJ Home Price-Rent Ratio

The price-rent ratio is a great way to compare the costs of buying and renting both within a city and is useful to compare against other cities as well. Technically it is the average cost of ownership divided by the received rent income if buying to let. The formula is House Price / (Monthly Rent x 12).

1:1

Low Home Price-Rent Ratio

High Home Price-Rent Ratio

What does it mean?

1-10

It is less expensive to own than to rent a home in this city depending factors such as length of ownership.

11-20

The total costs of ownership of a home in this city are greater than the costs of renting, but it might still make financial sense depending on the situation.

21 or greater

The total costs of owning a home in this city are greater than the costs of renting depending factors such as length of ownership.

*Note that this index is a broad measure. Contact a local agent to understand local market conditions.

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South Plainfield, NJ School Information

Elementary Schools

Sacred Heart Elementary School | 1 Sacred Heart Dr
You And Me School | 2050 Oak Tree Rd
Keith Wold Johnson Child Center | 2050 Oak Tree Rd
Our Lady Of Fatima School | 499 New Market Rd
Harvest Learning Center | 117 New St
Star Bright Christian Learning Center | 145 Park Ave

Primary Schools

Roosevelt | 135 Jackson Ave
John F Kennedy | 2900 Norwood Ave
John E Riley | 100 Morris Ave
Franklin | 1000 Franklin Ave
Cedarbrook | 1049 Central Ave
Queen City Academy Charter School | 815 W 7th St

Middle Schools

So Plainfield Middle School | 2201 Plainfield Ave
Grant Elementary School | 305 Cromwell Pl
Hubbard | 661 W 8th St
Arbor | 1717 Lester Pl
Quibbletown Middle School | 99 Academy St
John Adams Middle School | 1081 New Dover Rd

These are the closest schools to your requested location. Proximity does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Please consult your real estate agent or school district to confirm the schools you are zoned to attend.