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Princeton, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,894 Population 126/sq mi density
$64,500 Median Income $45,560 per capita
$348,000 Home Value
$1,020 Median Rent 15.3% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature 300 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$64,500 median income, 11.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$348,000 home value, $1,020/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Princeton, BC

At a Glance

Median Income
$64,500
14% below
$45,560 per capita
Home Value
$348,000
23% above
Median Rent
$1,020/mo
12% below
15.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.7%
74% below
34.8% high school+
Unemployment
11.0%
206% above
14.8% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
41°F
300 sunny days/yr

How Princeton Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
86%
Home Value
123%
Rent
88%
Poverty
119%
Bachelor's
26%
Unemployment
306%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Princeton a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Princeton residents earn a median household income of $64,500 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $45,560. The unemployment rate stands at 11.0% (206% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 90 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Princeton is $348,000 , 23% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,020/month, with 15.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

8.7% of adults in Princeton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (74% below the national average). 34.8% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Princeton has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 300 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,894
Median Age52.8 yrs
Density126/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%

Economy

C+
Median Income$64,500
Per Capita$45,560
Unemployment11.0%
Poverty14.8%
Avg Weekly Wage$876

Housing

B+
Home Value$348,000
Rent$1,020
Ownership74.6%
Housing Units1,375
Rent Burden15.3%

Crime

C+
Property3,500/100K
Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp41°F
Sunny Days300/yr
Rain19.7 in/yr
Elevation2,165 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.7%
High School+34.8%
Graduate+2.2%

Community

Commute20 min