Plainfield, MA Economy


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Plainfield, MA is an affordable place to live compared to the US average. The 2 bedroom rent in Plainfield is $1,230 which is significantly lower than the US average of $1,430. Not only does it have a low cost of living but groceries also have a cheaper index rating at 106 versus 100 in the US. Additionally, Plainfield, MA has plenty of local businesses to explore such as Pilgrim Power Equipment and Shipman's Home Center for all your lawn care needs or the family-owned restaurant B&B Pizza for a delicious meal.

Plainfield has an unemployment rate of 8.4%. The US average is 6.0%.

Plainfield has seen the job market increase by 3.6% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 37.7%, which is higher than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Plainfield
- The Sales Tax Rate for Plainfield is 6.3%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Plainfield is 5.1%. The US average is 4.6%.
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Income and Salaries for Plainfield
- The average income of a Plainfield resident is $28,720 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Plainfield resident is $70,750 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyPlainfield, MassachusettsUnited States
  8.46
  -7.1%-6.2%
  37.7%33.5%
  6.3%6.2%
  5.1%4.6%
  $41,148$37,638
  $70,750$69,021
  $78,250$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  1.4%1.2%
  0.0%0.5%
  5.1%6.8%
  14.8%10.0%
  0.6%2.5%
  7.4%11.0%
  5.4%4.8%
  1.1%0.8%
  1.1%1.9%
  0.6%4.7%
  0.6%1.9%
  2.8%7.6%
  0.0%0.1%
  7.1%4.2%
  13.4%9.3%
  16.0%14.0%
  4.0%2.1%
  4.8%7.0%
  11.4%4.8%
  2.3%4.7%
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