Plain City is a very small village located in the state of Ohio. With a population of 4,374 people and four associated neighborhoods, Plain City is the 311th largest community in Ohio. Much of the housing stock in Plain City was built relatively recently. The construction of new real estate can often be taken as an indication that the local Plain City economy is robust, and that jobs or other amenities are attracting an influx of new residents. This seems to be the case in Plain City, where the median household income is $117,972.00. Plain City real estate is some of the most expensive in Ohio, although Plain City house values don't compare to the most expensive real estate in the U.S.Unlike some villages where white-collar or blue-collar occupations dominate the local economy, Plain City is neither predominantly one nor the other. Instead, it has a mixed workforce of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Plain City is a village of professionals, managers, and service providers. There are especially a lot of people living in Plain City who work in management occupations (14.10%), office and administrative support (8.81%), and healthcare (8.10%). Also of interest is that Plain City has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US. One interesting thing about the economy is that relatively large numbers of people worked from their home: 18.00% of the workforce. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce this is high compared to the rest of the county. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes. Plain City is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The village’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Plain City’s overall crime rate ranks among the lowest in the country, making it one of the safest places to raise a family. As is often the case in a small village, Plain City doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.The education level of Plain City ranks among the highest in the nation. Of the 25-and-older adult population in Plain City, 43.52% have at least a bachelor's degree. The typical US community has just 21.84% of its adults holding a bachelor's degree or graduate degree. The per capita income in Plain City in 2022 was $49,012, which is wealthy relative to Ohio and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $196,048 for a family of four. The people who call Plain City home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Plain City residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Plain City include German, English, Irish, Welsh, and Italian. The most common language spoken in Plain City is English. Other important languages spoken here include Italian and Spanish.
