Plainfield, NJ Townhome for Sale

Placed between mountains to the northwest and Newark Bay to the east, Plainfield isn’t all that plain. It’s nicknamed “The Queen City” of New Jersey, making it more than just a commuter community of New York City. In the past, it was a vacation spot for the elite who wanted fresh air. These days, Plainview is a hub of its own. The city's government and Board of Education are big local employers, as are large retailers, like the Home Depot in South Plainfield. Many commute an hour to Manhattan for work, but city officials are finding unique ways to make train travel part of the local experience. “Behind the Plainfield train station we're building a pedestrian plaza,” says Jazz Clayton-Hunt, director of Plainfield’s Communications & Media Division. “We envision it like a restaurant row, where you just hop off the train and eat. This is part of our transit-oriented development plan." Plainfield is known for its history, so these new developments will bring balance to the town by adding modern amenities. “We have housing stock that’s unparalleled across New Jersey, and 10 historic districts that boast stately Victorians,” says Clayton-Hunt. “But local governments have been called