Plainfield

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Welcome to Plainfield

A peaceful, eclectic suburb of Chicago filled with green spaces and a kind community.

Plainfield is a village located in Illinois about an hour west of Chicago. This quaint town is filled with a peaceful, quiet atmosphere and low-key vibes. Downtown is filled with historic, well-preserved buildings, featuring diverse restaurants and eclectic shops. Architectural styles include Greek Revival, international styles, and more, creating varied scenic downtown. Plainfield is famous for its parks and nature preserves, including several important nesting sites for native birds, and the DuPage River which features several trails and parks for residents to explore.

Plainville residents enjoy a mix of suburban and rural atmospheres in their small village. Most residents own their homes and enjoy a quiet life in Plainville, filled with outdoor activities, joy with family and friends, and a quaint dining and shopping scene.

What to Love 

  • Historic downtown with different architectural styles
  • A quaint village with rural influences and small-town life
  • Extensive conservation land and parks for an optimal outdoor experience

Local Lifestyle 

Plainfield is a delightful mix of suburban and rural living with a small, yet historic downtown and diverse shops and restaurants. Plainfield residents may be working professionals, or young families looking for a wholesome place to raise their children.

Dining, Entertainment & Shopping 

Plainfield is filled with eclectic diversity, best observed in the dining scene. Moe Joe’s is a delightful vision of Cajun-Caribbean cooking and has a lively atmosphere. Influenced by New Orleans’ style cooking, Moe Joe’s transports guests to the Deep South of America with all of the spicy, tantalizing flavors that go with it. For another version of southern cooking, residents can head over to Station One Smokehouse, a Texas-style barbeque joint that features some of the best flavors from around the state. Station One Smokehouse brings the delicious flavor of central Texas barbeque to the Midwest in Plainfield with exquisitely smoked and grilled meats and classic sides like cornbread and collard greens. 

After indulging in all the delicious options downtown, residents might need to explore some of the outdoor pursuits available in Plainfield. Lake Renwick Preserve is a wetland nature preserve famous as a nesting site for wading birds, such as herons, egrets, and cormorants. The Preserve is also an excellent place to sight bald eagles. The preserve has many choices for hiking and running trails and even features a paved trail for biking, rollerskating, and other pursuits. Plainfield River Tubing offers summer fun for the whole family. In this adventure, residents can leisurely float down the DuPage River, cooking off and enjoying scenic views.

Things to Do 

There’s plenty of community-based fun in this small village. The Plainfield Fest is a three-day festival celebrating the height of summer. Residents can enjoy features such as live music, beer gardens, pony rides, a petting zoo, a balloon artist, a classic car show, and games for the whole family. Evenings in the summer of Plainville are star-studded with classic cars in the Plainfield Cruise Nights car show. Local car enthusiasts gather to show off their unique and classic cars. Residents are rewarded with a great car show, live music, and local food and beverages. 


For golf enthusiasts, just outside of Plainfield is the Mistwood Golf Club. This Scottish-inspired course features 20 St. Andrews-style sod-wall bunkers and 7,000 yards of playable terrain. This award-winning golf course features serene, natural scenery that will transport players to the Scottish countryside.

Schools 

Plainfield is serviced by Plainfield School District 202, which features excellent elementary, middle, and high schools.

Overview for Plainfield, IL

44,296 people live in Plainfield, where the median age is 37.3 and the average individual income is $48,016. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

44,296

Total Population

37.3 years

Median Age

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Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$48,016

Average individual Income

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Demographics and Employment Data for Plainfield, IL

Plainfield has 13,510 households, with an average household size of 3.27. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Plainfield do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 44,296 people call Plainfield home. The population density is 1,792.52 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

44,296

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

37.3

Median Age

49.35 / 50.65%

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Total Households

3.27

Average Household Size

$48,016

Average individual Income

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Schools in Plainfield, IL

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The following schools are within or nearby Plainfield. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Type
Name
Category
Grades
School rating
Grande Park Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
4/5
Murphy Junior High School
PUBLIC
5th - 8th
4/5
Central Elementary School
PUBLIC
K - 5th
3/5
Heritage Grove Middle School
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
4/5
Lincoln Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 5th
4/5
Richard Ira Jones Middle School
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
4/5
PRIVATE
PreK - K
No rating available
Walkers Grove Elementary School
PUBLIC
K - 5th
4/5
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
4/5
Eagle Pointe Elementary School
PUBLIC
K - 5th
4/5
Plainfield North High School
PUBLIC
6th - 12th
4/5
Freedom Elementary School
PUBLIC
K - 5th
4/5
Kla Schools Of Plainfield
PRIVATE
PreK - K
No rating available
Indian Trail Middle School
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
4/5
PUBLIC
6th - 12th
No rating available
John F Kennedy Middle School
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
3/5
Elizabeth Eichelberger Elementary School
PUBLIC
K - 5th
4/5
Elite Children's Academy
PRIVATE
PreK - K
No rating available
Plainfield East High School
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
4/5

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