City profile
Plainfield, IN
Hendricks County · Population 36,369
Plainfield is a town in Hendricks County, IN with about 36,369 residents and a typical home value near $281,000. It is 12 miles from Indianapolis, IN, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
30°F
Summer avg
77°F
Sunny days / yr
187
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$280,600
Typical monthly housing
$1,716
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
95
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.82%
- State income tax (top)
- 3%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 7.00%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low · county score 77/100
Top hazards: Winter weather, Hail, Tornado
Nearest major airport
4 mi to Indianapolis International Airport (IND)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 38% Democratic / 60% Republican
Community
Population
36,369
Black population
11.8%
County
Hendricks County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: tornadoes
Highlights
- About 36,369 residents
- Typical home value about $281,000
- 12 miles from Indianapolis, IN
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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