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Plainfield

Sullivan CountyDartmouth–Lake SunapeePopulation: 2,459

Overview

Plainfield is a small rural town in Sullivan County with a quiet, peaceful atmosphere.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Community atmosphere
  • New Hampshire living

Cons

  • Limited data available

Climate & Environment

Summer Avg High
79.2°F
Winter Avg High
34.7°F
Annual Snowfall
59.2 in
Annual Rainfall
45.1 in
Sunny Days/Year
258
Data source: Open-Meteo / ERA5Updated 7/4/2026

Transportation & Commute

Commute to Major Cities

Boston
132 mi
~152 min drive
Manchester
83 mi
~94 min drive
Portsmouth
124 mi
~143 min drive
Concord
69 mi
~84 min drive
Data source: OpenRouteService / OpenStreetMapUpdated 7/3/2026

Economy & Demographics

💰Income

Median Household Income
$115,257
Per Capita Income
$56,460
Median Family Income
$118,500

🏠Housing Costs

Median Home Value
$387,700
Median Rent
$1,553/mo
Homeownership Rate
91.46%

💼Employment

Unemployment Rate
1.59%
In Labor Force
1,192

🎓Education

Bachelor's Degree or Higher
24.53%
Total with Degree
428

👥Demographics

Median Age
40.3 years
Avg Household Size
2.84 people
Data source: Census ACS 2022 (5-Year)Census Data Year: 2022Updated 7/3/2026

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