Plainfield Village, CT

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
2,260 332.4M (US)
Median Age
28.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
60.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
12.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$50,703 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
82.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
34 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
24.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$227,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$654 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$974 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
54.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region
2
Putnam Urban Area
2
Connecticut
2

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region
2
Putnam Urban Area
2
Connecticut
2

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 11 26
Feb 3 9 29
Mar 4 7 36
Apr 4 1 47
May 4 0 56
Jun 4 0 65
Jul 4 0 71
Aug 4 0 70
Sep 4 0 62
Oct 4 0 50
Nov 4 1 41
Dec 4 9 32

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 54% of residents leaning left and 41% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (54%) (41%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 48%
Hillary Clinton 44%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, CT State Senate District 18, CT State House District 47, CT
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Schools

Plainfield Central School
<1 miles, N • 3.2 star
Plainfield Memorial School
<1 miles, N • 2.8 star
Dr Helen Baldwin Middle School
3 miles, NW • 2.8 star
Canterbury Elementary School
4 miles, NW • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Quinebaug Valley Community College
11 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Three Rivers Community College
15 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Eastern Connecticut State University
16 miles, NW • 2.8 star
University of Connecticut
19 miles, NW • 3.7 star
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Hospitals

William W Backus Hospital
12 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Natchaug Hospital
15 miles, NW
Windham Community Memorial Hospital
16 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Day Kimball Hospital
16 miles, NE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Worcester Regional Airport
41 miles, NE • 1 star
Bradley International Airport
43 miles, NW • 2.8 star
Tweed-New Haven Airport
57 miles, W • 1 star
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