Will County, Illinois
Plainfield Real Estate and Local Guide
Will County's oldest community, a fast-growing DuPage River village that sits where the Lincoln Highway once crossed Route 66. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Plainfield best.
About the area
Living in Plainfield, IL
An F5 tornado struck Plainfield on August 28, 1990, killing 29 people and destroying more than 1,100 homes.
The housing market
Homes in Plainfield
- About 89% of housing units are owner-occupied.
- Roughly 79% of homes are detached single-family houses.
- The median home value is about $398,000.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Plainfield home
Downtown Plainfield Historic District
Lockport Street district on the National Register of Historic Places, one of only 22 downtowns in Illinois so listed
Lake Renwick Preserve
Forest preserve heron rookery known for birdwatching
Standard Oil Gas Station
1928 gas station on the National Register of Historic Places, tied to Route 66 and the Lincoln Highway
Settlers' Park
20-plus-acre park in historic downtown with an amphitheater, lake, war monument and trails
DuPage River
River flowing through the village center with trails and outdoor recreation
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.