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Plainfield, NJ vs Scotch Plains, NJ

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Highlights
- The average commute for residents of Scotch Plains is 4.1% longer than it is for residents of Plainfield.
- 230.9% more residents of Scotch Plains work from home compared to residents of Plainfield.

Transportation
 Plainfield, NJScotch Plains, NJUnited States
 Commute Time323727
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 Commute Mode
 Plainfield, NJScotch Plains, NJUnited States
 Auto (alone)62.4%68.7%73.2%
 Carpool9.6%3.5%8.6%
 Mass Transit7.0%9.4%4.2%
 Bicycle0.2%0.1%0.5%
 Walk2.7%0.5%2.5%
 Work at Home5.3%17.6%9.7%
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 Commute Time To Work
 Plainfield, NJScotch Plains, NJUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.1.1%1.2%2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.4.7%5.3%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.11.7%11.7%13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.11.6%9.7%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.12.6%10.0%14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.8.9%7.9%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.14.2%14.9%13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.3.8%3.1%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.6.4%4.7%4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.9.4%7.9%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.10.7%15.3%6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.4.8%8.2%2.9%

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Reviews for Plainfield    4 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

This city is not as bad as your Newark or Trenton, although it does have it's problems, murder rate is up in 08, and the primary gangs around town are the Bloods and  More

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Over 17 years ago

Just like anywhere else,there are good and bad areas in Plainfield. I would be careful on the West End, however the East end has beautiful homes that are in the millions  More

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Over 18 years ago

I and my wife moved here about 1.5 yrs ago. We are both professionals, and while we realize that Plainfield has its problems, it is not the cesspool so many think it is.  More

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Reviews for Scotch Plains    2 Reviews

I've lived in the city for about 5 years now and I've enjoyed it, it's close to new york and my son likes the schools as "the teachers are friendly and nice" (In His  More

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Over 10 years ago

To see it is to believe it. Scotch Plains is definitely one of the best towns that New Jersey has to offer.  More

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ZIPS IN PLAINFIELD, NEW JERSEY
07060 07063 07062
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