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Somewhat walkable
Walk Score®
36
Some transit
Transit Score®
41
Somewhat bikeable
Bike Score®
North Plainfield is somewhat walkable. While some services and amenities are accessible on foot, a car may still be needed for certain errands. The area has limited public transportation options, making it less ideal for those who rely on transit. North Plainfield is a somewhat bikeable area with minimal cycling infrastructure available for use.
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Evergreen Elementary School
Public • PK, K-4 • 405 students
9/10
Bayberry Elementary School
Public • PK, K-4 • 410 students
8/10
J. Ackerman Coles Elementary School
Public • PK, K-4 • 535 students
8/10
Howard B. Brunner Elementary School
Public • PK, K-4 • 425 students
8/10
Irene E Feldkirchner Elementary School
Public • PK, K-4 • 381 students
7/10
School #1 Elementary School
Public • PK, K-4 • 406 students
6/10
East End Elementary School
Public • PK, K-4 • 486 students
5/10
Franklin Elementary School
Public • PK, K-4 • 282 students
5/10
John E. Riley Elementary School
Public • PK, K-4 • 381 students
5/10
East End Elementary School
Public • PK, K-4 • 486 students
5/10
Stony Brook Elementary School
Public • PK, K-4 • 251 students
3/10
Somerset School
Public • 5-6 • 530 students
3/10
West End Elementary School
Public • PK, K-4 • 542 students
2/10
North Plainfield Middle School
Public • 7-8 • 489 students
4/10
North Plainfield High School
Public • 9-12 • 1214 students
2/10
Dunkin'
Food
IHOP
Restaurant
The Brook
Restaurant
Red Tower II
Restaurant
Brisas Bakery & Restaurant
Restaurant
Texas Roadhouse
Restaurant
Dunkin'
Food
IHOP
Restaurant
The Brook
Restaurant
Red Tower II
Restaurant
Brisas Bakery & Restaurant
Restaurant
Texas Roadhouse
Restaurant
Gertrude Hawk Chocolates
Shopping
Protek computer repairs
Shopping
La-Z-Boy
Shopping
The Tile Shop
Shopping
Wawa
Grocery store
7-Eleven
Grocery store
Wawa
Grocery store
7-Eleven
Grocery store
Gertrude Hawk Chocolates
Shopping
Protek computer repairs
Shopping
La-Z-Boy
Shopping
The Tile Shop
Shopping
Costco Gasoline
Automotive
Wawa
Automotive
Gulf
Automotive
Capital One
Public service
DaVita Dialysis
Healthcare
Petco
Pet care
AAA Insurance
Other
Watchung Avenue Presbyterian Church
Place of worship
Saint Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church
Place of worship
Costco Gasoline
Automotive
Wawa
Automotive
Gulf
Automotive
DaVita Dialysis
Healthcare
AAA Insurance
Other
Petco
Pet care
Watchung Avenue Presbyterian Church
Place of worship
Saint Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church
Place of worship
Community Baptist Church
Place of worship
Covenant United Methodist Church
Place of worship
Church of the Holy Cross
Place of worship
Plainfield Spanish Seventh Day Adventist Church
Place of worship
Hydewood Park Baptist Church
Place of worship
Saint Joseph's Church
Place of worship
Capital One
Public service
Krausch Field
Sports
Basketball Courts
Sports
Krausch Field
Sports
Basketball Courts
Sports

Average rent in North Plainfield

In North Plainfield, the average rent is $2,015 per month, with the average rental size around 801 square feet. Most renters here pay between $1,500 - $2,000, making it the most common rent bracket in the area.

Average rent
$2,015/month
Average rental size
801 sqft
Rent ranges
Under $1,000
0%
$1,001 - $1,500
2.7%
$1,501 - $2,000
68%
$2,001 - $2,500
18.9%
$2,501 - $3,000
10.4%
Over $3,000
0%
Rent data provided by Yardi® Matrix.
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Average utility cost in New Jersey

In New Jersey, renters typically spend around $450 per month on utilities, with costs ranging from $30 for cable to $125 for electricity, depending on factors like home size, season, and usage.

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Electricity
$125
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Gas
$94
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Water
$66
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Sewer
$95
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Cable
$30
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Internet
$40
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