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For starters, the geographic trivia concerning "the three Plainfields" is that they are located in 3 different counties!
Plainfield is in Union County.
North Plainfield is in Somerset County.
South Plainfield is in Middlesex County.
However, this little bit of geographic trivia does not affect the quality of life in these communities as much as the crime rate of each affects the quality of life. In truth, the only one of the three that I would recommend to anyone--especially someone with kids--is South Plainfield.
Plainfield is a community with a very high crime rate, including violent crimes against persons. While North Plainfield used to be a placid little community, it has unfortunately been affected by a "spill-over" of a bad element from Plainfield and other areas.
South Plainfield is essentially a blue-collar suburban community with a decent quality of life.
Plainfield--with the exception of the exclusive Sleepy Hollow section--is not a desirable place to live, and North Plainfield is slowly but surely taking on many of the characteristics of Plainfield.
I agree that South Plainfield is the best of the three. However, do not overate the spillover into North Plainfield. All towns bordering Plainfield can be said to have a "spillover." North Plainfield may be a little less "nice" than South Plainfield, but it is still considered a safe place to live. Also, yes, Plainfield is indeed a rough community. However, I know that there is at least one more other "good area" in Plainfield other than the Sleepy Hollow section. It is a historic district...I just can not remember the name off hand.
I lived in South Plainfield for 23 years before retiring to the Jersey shore.
This is a true story.
In the 80's or 90's, North Plainfield wanted to change the name of the town. I can't remember the new name that was proposed, but it was something that was very pleasing. Let's say it was going to be called Pleasantville.
They said it would distinguish it from being associated with Plainfield and would probably raise home prices. People would think that Pleasantville was a nice place to live.
I was watching NEWS 12 covering this story. The reporter asked an African American what he thought of the idea that North Plainfield wanted to change it's name to Pleasantville.
He said that he had no problem with them changing the name.
He also said that once the name was to changed to Pleasantville, The city of Plainfield should change it's name to SOUTH PLEASANTVILLE!!!!
The people voted to keep the name North Plainfield.
Raven, I agree with Lentzr. North Plainfield is not that bad at all and is a safe community. It is not what it used to be, but what town is? I think the big difference is what your priorities are.
South Plainfield = Better Schools, however I find the houses plain, small and neighborhoods a little more colder and industrial feeling (South Plainfield has a lot of industry in town)
North Plainfield = Good public commute location if you work in the city, To me I find the neighborhoods and houses more charming and you get more house for your money. However The schools are not as good, they used to be great, elementary is still fine though.
I grew up in North Plainfield and actually bought a house here 2 years ago. Again while it is not the town I grew up in, it is not bad. I have lots of family that lives/lived in South Plainfield to so I have seen both towns over the last 30 years. One thing for sure Plainfield was never good over that time although Sleepy Hollow has some really nice houses, always has.
I lived in South Plainfield for 23 years before retiring to the Jersey shore.
This is a true story.
In the 80's or 90's, North Plainfield wanted to change the name of the town. I can't remember the new name that was proposed, but it was something that was very pleasing. Let's say it was going to be called Pleasantville.
They said it would distinguish it from being associated with Plainfield and would probably raise home prices. People would think that Pleasantville was a nice place to live.
I was watching NEWS 12 covering this story. The reporter asked an African American what he thought of the idea that North Plainfield wanted to change it's name to Pleasantville.
He said that he had no problem with them changing the name.
He also said that once the name was to changed to Pleasantville, The city of Plainfield should change it's name to SOUTH PLEASANTVILLE!!!!
The people voted to keep the name North Plainfield.
They proposed to names to change it to.....Stony Brook or North Point
And I agree...I think the name change would have helped alot.
They proposed to names to change it to.....Stony Brook or North Point
And I agree...I think the name change would have helped alot.
And what should they change the name of South Plainfield to? Shadyside Park? I know there is a park there with that name already. They did a similar thing to West Paterson, they kept the initials and renamed it Woodland Park, the dumbest, most common name in the world for a boring suburban town. Try to be a little more creative please.
And what should they change the name of South Plainfield to? Shadyside Park? I know there is a park there with that name already. They did a similar thing to West Paterson, they kept the initials and renamed it Woodland Park, the dumbest, most common name in the world for a boring suburban town. Try to be a little more creative please.
What else do you expect from people who run a town like West Paterson?
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