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South Plainfield, NJ

South Plainfield, NJ.

Population: 24,411 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in South Plainfield, NJ is $594,420 — up 4.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $603,853 after a median 65 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,659/month. 9 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with ice storm, strong wind, winter weather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 8.8% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$594,420

Typical home value

+4.8%

1-year change

65

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$594,420
1-year appreciation
+4.8%
3-year appreciation
+21.1%
5-year appreciation
+30.8%
10-year appreciation
+79.2%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$594,420
House Price Index (state)
447.4 (+4.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$603,853
Median list price
$584,950
Median price per sqft
$386
1-year sale-price change
+1.5%
Median days on market
65 days
Homes sold (recent period)
54
For-sale inventory
66
Sale-to-list ratio
103.5%
Active listings
61
1-year forecast
+3.2%
New listings (monthly)
22

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,659/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,953/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,103/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,623/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,125/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,508/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
108.8 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
22.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
9
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
10.8 : 1
Schools include
Roosevelt Preschool Annex, South Plainfield High School, South Plainfield Middle School, John F Kennedy Elementary School, John E. Riley Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
ice storm, strong wind, winter weather, coastal flooding, cold wave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Very High · strong wind: Very High · winter weather: Very High · tornado: Relatively High · cold wave: Relatively High · inland flooding: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
404
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 40% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
16.7%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
5
Nearest Superfund site
Cornell Dubilier Electronics, Inc. (0.1 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
55.0°F
Average high
65.0°F
Average low
44.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.7 in
Annual snowfall
21.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
36
Days with Good air quality
295
Days with Moderate air quality
66
Highest AQI recorded (year)
112

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
12.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
900
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
281,703
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
239,145

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
26
Nearest national park
Morristown National Historical Park (15 mi)
National parks include
Morristown National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park, National Parks of New York Harbor
Airports within 30 mi
29
Nearest airport
Linden Airport (LDJ) (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) (15 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
127
Hospitals include
HACKENSACK UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, NEWARK BETH ISRAEL MEDICAL CENTER, PALISADES MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.9 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-3,660 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1963
Housing built before 1970
60.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
17.8%
Median annual property tax
$8,595
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
83.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
377,539
Average weekly wage
$1,633
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,476

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

South PlainfieldState medianUS median
Typical home value$594,420$575,446$288,527
Median sale price$603,853$555,000$325,000
Median days on market65 days42 days51 days
Typical rent$2,659/mo$2,523/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$8,595$9,504$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in South Plainfield, NJ?
$594,420.
What is the median sale price in South Plainfield, NJ?
$603,853.
How long do homes take to sell in South Plainfield, NJ?
Median days on market: 65 days.
What is typical rent in South Plainfield, NJ?
Typical rent: $2,659/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in South Plainfield, NJ?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, strong wind, winter weather, coastal flooding, cold wave.
Is South Plainfield, NJ in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within South Plainfield, NJ. 404 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in South Plainfield, NJ?
Risk to homes is higher than 40% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in South Plainfield, NJ?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near South Plainfield, NJ?
5 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Cornell Dubilier Electronics, Inc., 0.1 mi.
How many schools serve South Plainfield, NJ?
9 schools (4 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is South Plainfield, NJ walkable?
Walkability index: 12.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in South Plainfield, NJ?
Good. Median AQI: 36. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in South Plainfield, NJ?
Regional Price Parity: 108.8 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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