Plainsboro Center, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Mercer County County

4.7 /5.0
A+ Excellent
2,683 Population 3,626/sq mi density
$117,363 Median Income $78,795 per capita
$474,300 Home Value $981,984 Zillow
$1,817 Median Rent 22.4% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$117,363 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$474,300 home value, $1,817/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
86.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Plainsboro Center, NJ

At a Glance

Median Income
$117,363
56% above
$78,795 per capita
Home Value
$474,300
68% above
Zillow: $981,984
Median Rent
$1,817/mo
56% above
22.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
86.9%
158% above
99.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
3% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
21.1%
34% below
5.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Plainsboro Center Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Plainsboro Center's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
156%
Home Value
168%
Rent
156%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
258%
Unemployment
103%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Plainsboro Center a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Plainsboro Center residents earn a median household income of $117,363 , which is 56% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $78,795. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,677 business establishments, including 877 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Plainsboro Center is $474,300 , 68% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $981,984. Median rent is $1,817/month, with 22.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.

Education

86.9% of adults in Plainsboro Center hold a bachelor's degree or higher (158% above the national average). 99.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Plainsboro Center has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population2,683
Median Age36.0 yrs
Density3,626/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born50.4%
Veterans0.8%

Economy

A+
Median Income$117,363
Per Capita$78,795
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$56,807M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,740

Housing

A
Home Value$474,300
Rent$1,817
Ownership37.2%
Zillow$981,984
Housing Units1,526
Rent Burden22.4%

Health

Obesity21.1%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking5.0%
Heart Disease3.2%
Premature Death7,664/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain47.5 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation83 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+86.9%
High School+99.2%
Graduate+50.2%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 32% / D 66%
Commute31 min
Broadband93.6%
Internet Speed172 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries14

Did You Know?

The median home in Plainsboro Center was built in 1977.
10.4% of residents use public transit to commute.
37.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Central Jersey Regional (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.502 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
1.9% of the population has a disability.
50.4% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 172 Mbps.
There are 877 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 26 fatal vehicle crashes.