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Plainsboro Center, NJ
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Plainsboro Center, NJ
At a Glance
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)
Is Plainsboro Center a Good Place to Live?
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 3.0% (17% below 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.
Safety & Crime
Plainsboro Center reports 69 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 82% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 926/100K.
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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.