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North Plainfield, NJ vs South Plainfield, NJ

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- The median age of a home in North Plainfield is 13.4% older than the median age of a home in South Plainfield.
 North Plainfield, NJSouth Plainfield, NJUnited States
 Median Home Age67  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$431,400$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months13.9%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock43.7%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.66.2%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$20.8$11.0
 Homes Owned55.2%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock2.9%11.2%
 Homes Rented41.6%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 North Plainfield, NJSouth Plainfield, NJUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$2,620$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,160  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,730$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,660  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$2,660$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,470  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 North Plainfield, NJSouth Plainfield, NJUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock0.7%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.3%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.0%3.6%
 Vacant Other0.8%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 North Plainfield, NJSouth Plainfield, NJUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock0.4%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.4%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock1.0%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.3%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock0.0%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9995.2%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock1.7%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99946.5%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock47.1%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9996.1%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock8.4%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.1%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.2%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.2%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.5%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 North Plainfield, NJSouth Plainfield, NJUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock8.8%13.6%
 2000 to 20092.6%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock5.6%13.6%
 1980 to 19896.5%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock10.7%14.8%
 1960 to 19695.4%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock28.1%10.0%
 1940 to 194916.7%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock6.9%12.2%
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Reviews for North Plainfield    4 Reviews
Jin · Monroe Township, NJ
North Plainfield Borough became a terrible city
Over 4 years ago

If I can put 0 star I will do it. North Plainfield Borough became a terrible and discrimination city since Larry LaRode was mayor. His policy attacks real estate and  More

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Dawn  · Plainfield, NJ
Depends on Your LifeStyle
Over 12 years ago

If you don't have school age children, can afford the homes and ridiculous property taxes in the better neighborhoods, work/socialize and do everything else OUTSIDE of  More

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Helen · Plainfield, NJ
Eh
Over 13 years ago

I haven't lived here that long, but it is so-so. Well, really I don't like it that much...but it could be worse...it could be Plainfield. Route 22 is the big highway  More

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Reviews for South Plainfield    3 Reviews
NJRez · South Plainfield, NJ
Nice Place to Live
Over 17 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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Christine · South Plainfield, NJ
A Ideal Location to Live..
Over 18 years ago

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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Tom · South Plainfield, NJ
Life in South Plainfield
Over 19 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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