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Wabash, IN vs Plainfield, IN

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Are people in Plainfield older or younger than people in Wabash?
- The Median Age in Plainfield is 3.0 years younger than in Wabash.

Are housing costs cheaper in Plainfield or Wabash?
- Plainfield housing costs are 123.6% more expensive than Wabash housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Plainfield or Wabash?
- The average commute for residents of Plainfield is 5.1 minutes longer than it is for residents of Wabash.

Things to do in Wabash?
Wabash, IN is an Indiana town located along the Wabash River with a population just under 11 thousand people according to recent estimates from National Statistics Bureau (NSB). It was founded by General John Tipton back in 1834 as one of Indiana’s first settlements and has grown since then into a thriving community with many unique attractions including historic sites such as Chief Little Turtle’s Grave Site or Grissom Air Museum nearby Peru City which attract tourists all year round.

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.

 Wabash, INPlainfield, INUnited States
 Population  Unlock34,311329,725,481
 Median Income$47,132  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock38.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$136,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.6%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time16.66  Unlock26.38
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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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