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North Plainfield, NJ

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You'll be proud to call this New Jersey borough home

Walkable Historic Family-Friendly NYC Outdoors Beaches

With its beautiful homes beneath mature shade trees, sidewalks, and historic downtown with charming buildings housing locally-owned businesses and restaurants along brick-paved walkways, North Plainfield is anything but plain. This jaunty little town is very walkable, and you'll see students in backpacks walking to school, parents pushing strollers to the corner market, and neighbors out for afternoon strolls. It's called the "Proud City," and North Plainfield has plenty to be proud of.

The Washington Park Historic District, home to gorgeous Victorian architecture, features a Victorian Christmas House Tour and Art Exhibit and other walking tours. Washington Rock State Park is a historic site with fantastic views -- this was a lookout point during the American Revolution. The Watchung Reservation, on the north side of the borough, is ideal for hiking, camping, cross-country skiing, fishing, and outdoor ice skating.

North Plainfield is just 26 miles from New York City and 16 miles from Newark -- ideal for commuters, especially with access to mass transit. Residents can also enjoy a day at the beach, with area beaches only about 30 minutes away.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in North Plainfield, NJ is $1,533 for a studio, $1,865 for one bedroom, $2,414 for two bedrooms, and $2,453 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in North Plainfield has decreased by -7.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,865/month
736 Sq Ft
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Transportation

72

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

34

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

43

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

East End Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-4

486 Students

5
out of 10

Somerset School

Public

Grades 5-6

530 Students

3
out of 10

Stony Brook Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-4

251 Students

3
out of 10

West End Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-4

542 Students

2
out of 10

North Plainfield Middle School

Public

Grades 7-8

489 Students

4
out of 10

North Plainfield High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,214 Students

2
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Washington Rock State Park
  • Spring Lake Park
  • Wagner Farm Arboretum
  • Ambrose & Doty's Brooks Park
  • Trailside Museum Watchung Reservation

Airports

  • Newark Liberty International
  • Trenton Mercer

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