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North Plainfield
City in New Jersey, United States
Overview
North Plainfield is a diverse suburban town located in Somerset County, New Jersey, known for its blend of residential neighborhoods, local businesses, and proximity to major highways. The community offers a welcoming atmosphere, easy access to nearby cities, and a strong local identity.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
New Jersey
Population
—
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
40.63°, -74.43°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
68
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
93
Monthly Cost
$3,375
Local Cost
$2,190
Local Income
$4,100
Cashless
93
English
100
Temperature
11.7°C
Summer Avg
23.1°C
Winter Avg
0.3°C
Record High
38.7°C
Record Low
-19.5°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
1226 mm
Internet Speed
223 Mbps
Upload
185 Mbps
Latency
10 ms
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
14
Walk Score
14
Footways
28.0
Airport
LDJ
Distance
15 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 11 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 78/100.
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