Real Estate Market Update for Plainfield, IL
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Welcome to your monthly "Market Update". Let's take a look at residential real-estate activity in your area during the month of March. The number of active listings was down 50% from one year earlier and down 10% from the previous month This smaller inventory means that buyers who waited to buy may have had a smaller selection to choose from. As you can see, the median listing price for the month... was just under 260-thousand dollars. Compared to last year, the average number of days units spent on the market before being sold was down 5% This lower number of days may signal a positive trend in the local inventory-turnover rate. Meanwhile, The median sale price was just over 190-thousand dollars. Overall, The number of units sold Decreased 6% year-over-year and Increased 15% month-over-month Despite a slight annual decrease, this upward monthly sales-trend indicates positive momentum. Thanks for watching. We hope you use this information to make smart, informed decisions in your upcoming real-estate transactions. Feel free to contact us for more information or further assistance.
Map Information for Plainfield, IL
Area Information for Plainfield, IL
  • Population: 36,233
  • Median Age: 32.15 yr
  • Median Commute Time: 31.28 mins
  • Educational Climate*: 4
  • Recycling Likelihood**: 87
  • Sales Tax: 8%
  • Population Density: 1,307/sq mi
  • Population Change Since 2000: 142%
  • Closest Airport: Chicago Midway International
  • Closest College: Lewis University
  • Closest Jr. College: Joliet Junior College
  • Median Household Income: $106,313
  • Annual Residential Turnover: 20.15%
  • Median Years in Residence: 3.49 yr
  • Median Home Sales Price: $235,000
  • Closest Major Sports Team: Kane County Cougars (a)
  • Change Avg. Household Income Since 2000: 41%
* Scale from 1-5   ** Index where 100 is the national average
Demographic Data for Plainfield, IL
Median Age: 32.15 Married: 54% Number of Households: 11,034 Households with Children: 6,125
Community:
    • Occupancy Types
      • 3599 Vacant
      • 8822 Owned
      • 12512 Rented
    • Transportation to Work
      • 43% Drive
      • 47% Public Transportation
      • 8% Walk / Bike / Other
      • 8% Work at Home
    National Index Comparisons:
    (100 National Average)
      • Population By Sex(%)
        • 50% Male
        • 50% Female
      • White/Blue Collar Jobs
        • 50% White Collar
        • 50% Blue Collar
      School Data for Plainfield, IL

      School Name Distance Type Grades GreatSchools Rating Parent Rating
      Indian Trail Middle School 0.1 mi Public 5 - 8 4 4
      Plainfield High School - Central Campus 0.8 mi Public 9 - 12 4-5 3
      Central Elementary School 1.0 mi Public K - 5 3 5
      St Mary Immaculate School 1.0 mi Catholic K - 8 0 4
      Heritage Grove Middle School 1.1 mi Public 5 - 8 4-5 4
      Bonnie Mcbeth Learning Center 1.2 mi Public PRESCHOOL/KINDERGARTEN 0 0
      Richard Ira Jones Middle School 1.5 mi Public 5 - 8 4 4
      Lincoln Elementary School 1.9 mi Public K - 5 4 4
      Walker's Grove Elementary School 2.3 mi Public K - 5 4-5 4
      Plainfield Academy 2.3 mi Public K - 12 0 0
      Plainfield East High School 2.3 mi Public 9 - 12 3-5 4
      Eagle Pointe Elementary School 2.5 mi Public K - 5 4 4
      Lakewood Falls Elementary School 2.5 mi Public K - 5 2-5 3
      Creekside Elementary School 2.6 mi Public K - 5 3 4
      Plainfield South High School 3.2 mi Public 9 - 12 4 3
      River View Elementary School 3.4 mi Public K - 5 3 4
      Timber Ridge Middle School 3.4 mi Public 5 - 8 3 3
      Elizabeth Eichelberger Es 3.5 mi Public K - 5 3-5 5
      John F Kennedy Middle School 3.6 mi Public 5 - 8 3-5 4
      Plainfield North High School 3.9 mi Public 9 - 12 4-5 4
      Grande Park Elementary School 3.9 mi Public K - 5 3 5
      Wesmere Elementary School 4.1 mi Public K - 5 3-5 4
      Drauden Point Middle School 4.2 mi Public 5 - 8 3-5 4
      Freedom Elementary School 4.3 mi Public K - 5 4 4
      Meadow View Elementary School 4.3 mi Public K - 5 3-5 4
      Ridge Elementary School 4.3 mi Public K - 5 3 3
      Charles Reed Elementary School 5.0 mi Public K - 5 2-5 4
      Troy Middle School 5.7 mi Public 7 - 9 3-5 3
      Troy - Orenic Intermediate School 5.7 mi Public 4 - 6 3 4
      Proximity to listed schools and their school district(s) does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Please contact a local real estate professional or the local school district(s) for the most current information relating to schools in the area. Sources: GreatSchools.org and Onboard Informatics © 2010
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        Community information and market data Powered by Onboard Informatics. Copyright ©2013 Onboard Informatics. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. * Based on a 30-year fixed rate of 4.75% with 20% down. The estimated payment is offered for convenience and is not an offer of credit. Due to market fluctuations, interest rates are subject to change at any time and without notice. Interest rates are also subject to credit and property approval based on secondary market guidelines. The rates shown are based on average rates for our best qualified customers. Your individual rate may vary. Rates may differ for FHA, VA or jumbo loans.