Housing & Real Estate — North Plainfield, New Jersey
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 8,109 |
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| Occupied | 7,988 |
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| Vacant | 121 |
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| Owner-Occupied | 4,432 |
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| Renter-Occupied | 3,556 |
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| Median Home Value (Census) | $374,700 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$437,000 |
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| Median Rent | $1,651/mo |
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| Median Property Tax | $10,001/yr |
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Affordability
| Home Price to Income Ratio | N/Ax |
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| Home Affordability | moderate |
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| Rent as % of Income | 22.7% |
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| Severely Rent-Burdened | 51.7% |
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Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 15 |
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| Built 2000-2009 | 61 |
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| Built 1990-1999 | 590 |
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| Built before 1960 | 5,021 |
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| Median Year Built | 1953 |
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Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.
