Living in Plainfield

Plainfield is a Connecticut River Valley town in Sullivan County, home to the historic Meriden village and Kimball Union Academy, a private secondary school. The town's rolling farmland and river valley setting give it a classic upper valley character. Meriden's well-preserved village green and academic campus give Plainfield a distinct cultural identity, while the surrounding countryside includes working farms and conservation land. The town sits within reach of both Hanover and the Vermont border. Housing in Plainfield ranges from historic village homes to rural farmland properties, drawing families connected to Kimball Union Academy and Upper Valley commuters seeking a rural setting.