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Plainfield, NJ home prices and housing market

3 ZIP markets liveData updated September 2026Typical value$497K1-yr changeDown0.1%

The typical home value in Plainfield, NJ is $497K as of September 2026, down 0.1% from a year ago, based on the Zillow Home Value Index. In the typical Plainfield ZIP code, the median list price is $504K and homes spend a median of 63 days on market as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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The coverage

Plainfield, by the numbers.

Typical home valueZillow ZHVI, September 2026
$497K
1-yr changeMedian across Plainfield ZIPs
-0.1%
ZIP markets live4 tracked in Plainfield
3
County
Union County

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12-month value trend

-0.1% over 12 months

Typical home value in Plainfield over the last 12 months: $497K in Sep 2025 to $497K in Sep 2026 (-0.1%).

Sep 2025$497K

Sep 2026$497K

Median Zillow home value index across Plainfield's ZIP codes.

Context

Plainfield, NJ is holding steady as of September 2026. The typical home value sits at $496,751, down 0.1% over the past year, which amounts to a nearly flat market rather than a real decline. There are 114 homes for sale, and 48 new listings came on in September 2026, so buyers have some choice. Homes are taking a median of 63 days to sell, which points to a measured pace rather than a frenzy. The median list price is $503,675, and only 9.1% of listings have taken a price cut, suggesting most sellers are pricing close to what buyers will pay. For a Plainfield homeowner thinking about selling, the data describes a stable market where realistic pricing matters more than timing.

The numbers

What is the housing market like in Plainfield, NJ?

Typical home value

$497K

Down0.1%YoY

Median list price

$504K

Days on market

63

Homes for sale

114

Price cuts

9.1%

New listings

48

Sources · Zillow ZHVI (September 2026) / Realtor.com (September 2026)

Figures reflect Plainfield's ZIP codes with market data: values and listing medians take the median across ZIPs; inventory and new listings are summed.

Prices over time

Plainfield, NJ home prices over time

Typical home values in Plainfield, NJ are down 0.1% over the past year, from $497K in September 2025 to $497K in September 2026.

Typical home value in Plainfield, NJ, September of each year
MonthTypical value1-yr change
September 2026$496,751-0.1%
September 2025$497,388No prior year

Typical value is the median Zillow Home Value Index across Plainfield ZIP codes, taken in September of each year so every row compares the same month.

Market balance

Is Plainfield, NJ a buyer's or seller's market?

Plainfield, NJ is roughly balanced between buyers and sellers.

The signals are mixed: relatively few listings have cut their asking price, but homes are taking longer to sell, so pricing and condition matter more than market direction.

Based on a median of 63 days on market and 9% of listings with a price cut in the typical Plainfield ZIP code, and 48 new listings against 114 active listings across Plainfield, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

The outlook

Plainfield housing market forecast 2027

+2.3%

Weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, 12 months to September 2027

A weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, across 3 Plainfield ZIP codes, points to typical home values rising 2.3% by September 2027.

Over the 12 months through September 2026, typical home values in Plainfield fell 0.1%, per the Zillow Home Value Index.

Will home prices drop in Plainfield?

The forecasts do not call for a drop: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts for Plainfield shows typical home values rising 2.3% by September 2027, after a 0.1% decline over the past 12 months. Forecasts are not guarantees: mortgage rates, inventory, and the wider economy can move values either way.

How this is calculated: each ZIP code's 12-month Zillow forecast is weighted by its typical home value (Zillow Home Value Index, September 2026). 3 Plainfield ZIP codes have both figures.

Forecast: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts (Zillow Home Value Forecast, published October 2026), calculated by Home Value Pros. A forecast, not a guarantee.

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Live markets

What ZIP codes are live in Plainfield?

Typical value is the Zillow home value index (ZHVI) for each ZIP, as of September 2026. 1-yr change compares it to the same ZIP a year earlier. We track 4 Plainfield ZIP codes in total; the remaining 1 publish as their data clears editorial QA.

Zillow ZHVI, September 2026

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Common questions

Questions about Plainfield, NJ home prices.

How much is a home in Plainfield, NJ worth?

The typical home value in Plainfield is $496,751 as of September 2026, down 0.1% over the past year. That is a citywide figure, so any individual home may be worth more or less.

How long does it take to sell a home in Plainfield, NJ?

Homes in Plainfield spend a median of 63 days on the market as of September 2026. Only 9.1% of listings have had a price cut, which suggests accurately priced homes are moving without reductions.

How much competition is there when selling in Plainfield, NJ?

There are 114 homes for sale in Plainfield as of September 2026, with 48 new listings added that month. The median list price is $503,675.

Are home prices going up or down in Plainfield, NJ?

Typical home values in Plainfield, NJ are down 0.1% over the past year, based on the Zillow Home Value Index as of September 2026.

Is Plainfield, NJ a buyer's or seller's market?

Plainfield, NJ is roughly balanced between buyers and sellers. The signals are mixed: relatively few listings have cut their asking price, but homes are taking longer to sell, so pricing and condition matter more than market direction. Based on a median of 63 days on market and 9% of listings with a price cut in the typical Plainfield ZIP code, and 48 new listings against 114 active listings across Plainfield, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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