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Plainfield, IN vs Plainfield, IL

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Are people in Plainfield older or younger than people in Plainfield?
- The Median Age in Plainfield is 0.8 years younger than in Plainfield.

Are housing costs cheaper in Plainfield or Plainfield?
- Plainfield housing costs are 8.5% more expensive than Plainfield housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Plainfield or Plainfield?
- The average commute for residents of Plainfield is 14.8 minutes longer than it is for residents of Plainfield.

Things to do in Plainfield?
Plainfield IN sits in Hendricks County just outside Indianapolis boasting historic sites such as a renovated 19th century courthouse plus ample shopping options at Metropolis Mall.

Things to do in Plainfield?
Plainfield, Illinois is located in Will County and has become known for its diverse city life with unique shopping options along Downtown Plainfield strip.

 Plainfield, INPlainfield, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock44,296329,725,481
 Median Income$68,541  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$305,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time21.73  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Plainfield    3 Reviews

I've lived in Plainfield 3 years now and have lived in the Indianapolis metro area since 1998. Here are the major pluses I found with this town. - Pedestrian and  More

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Over 8 years ago

I moved my family (husband and kids) back to IN several years ago to be closer to family. After 6 (7? - I've lost track) years, we are ready to move on. We chose  More

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Over 19 years ago

I moved to Plainfield several years ago, and am really impressed by the focus on families, recreation, and values. The town has built a recreation complex that includes  More

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Reviews for Plainfield    13 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

Plenty of housing in Plainfield, Joliet, IL area but norm on rent for a three bedroom house is around $2000.00  More

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Over 12 years ago

We transferred from the East Coast to Chicagoland and did not know where to live....We have kids and did NOT want the excess (read Drug Problems) in Naperville....Our  More

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Over 12 years ago

Plainfield is a good place to live, housing is descent, low crime.   More

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