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South Plainfield, NJ vs Gainesville, GA

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Highlights
- Household income in Gainesville, is 50% less than it is in South Plainfield and is 21% below the National Average.
- South Plainfield unemployment rate is 6.9%.
- Gainesville unemployment rate is 3.0%.

Economy
 South Plainfield, NJGainesville, GAUnited States
 Unemployment Rate6.9%3.0%6.0%
 Recent Job Growth-0.1%4.4%1.6%
 Future Job Growth27.2%57.0%33.5%
 Sales Taxes6.6%7.0%6.2%
 Income Taxes5.5%5.8%4.6%
 Income per Cap.$43,666$30,115$37,638
 Household Income$114,293$57,258$69,021
 Family Median Income$129,282$64,551$85,028
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 Est. Households By Income
 South Plainfield, NJGainesville, GAUnited States
 Income Less Than 15K3.4%11.1%9.4%
 Income between 15K and 20K2.3%5.6%3.8%
 Income between 20K and 30K2.0%7.8%8.1%
 Income between 30K and 40K3.3%13.1%8.0%
 Income between 40K and 50K3.0%6.6%7.6%
 Income between 50K and 60K4.8%8.6%7.2%
 Income between 60K and 75K8.3%11.7%9.6%
 Income between 75K and 100K14.4%12.8%12.8%
 Income between 100K and 150K26.9%11.6%16.3%
 Income between 150K and 200K14.7%4.5%7.8%
 Income greater than 200K16.9%6.7%9.5%
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 Population By Occupation
 South Plainfield, NJGainesville, GAUnited States
 Management, business, finance17.3%12.3%16.4%
 Engineering, computers, science8.3%2.4%6.5%
 Community, social services1.8%1.8%1.8%
 Legal1.1%1.2%1.2%
 Education, library6.7%5.5%6.2%
 Arts, design, media, sports, entertainment2.0%1.3%2.0%
 Healthcare practitioners and technology7.0%5.2%6.2%
 Healthcare support1.3%2.4%3.3%
 Firefighters, law enforcement4.3%0.7%2.1%
 Food preparation, serving3.3%5.2%5.4%
 Building maintenance3.4%5.6%3.6%
 Personal care1.6%3.0%2.6%
 Sales, office, administrative support21.6%18.1%20.9%
 Farming, fishing, forestry0.0%0.0%0.6%
 Construction, extraction, maintenance/repair6.2%10.5%8.1%
 Production, transportation, material moving13.9%24.8%13.1%

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Reviews for South Plainfield    3 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

Environmentally conscious community. Great school system. Comfortable and safe recreation facilities and parks. Residents are consistently engaged in physical fitness  More

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located within a moments drive to all major hiways that are perfect for the easy commute. Public transportation either choose the bus line or train are conveinently  More

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Over 18 years ago

Closeness to NY and having a strong economy in NJ has lead to a vibrant and diverse life. Good scools, hospitals and public services - the staple of any good city is  More

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Reviews for Gainesville    6 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Don't know if it is the proximity to Atlanta that keeps prices high or the rural/frugal thinking that keeps housing opportunities at a minimum, but after living here for  More

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I moved to Gainesville,Ga in 2010 from NYC and I have found it's a great place to raise your childrens and a good quality of life.It's a good place to live. Gainesville  More

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Over 15 years ago

This is a great place to live if you like the country feel and enjoy all 4 seasons. Nice people and lots to  More

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ZIPS IN SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NEW JERSEY
07080
ZIPS IN GAINESVILLE, GEORGIA
30506 30507 30501 30504

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