Princeton, CA

Full City Profile · California · Colusa County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
422 Population 289/sq mi density
$73,958 Median Income $28,043 per capita
$405,600 Home Value $360,806 Zillow
$1,227 Median Rent 34.3% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$73,958 median income, 3.4% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$405,600 home value, $1,227/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Princeton, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$73,958
2% below
$28,043 per capita
Home Value
$405,600
44% above
Zillow: $360,806
Median Rent
$1,227/mo
6% above
34.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.9%
85% below
90.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
6% below
9.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.6%
14% above
18.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F

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
98%
Home Value
144%
Rent
106%
Poverty
77%
Bachelor's
15%
Unemployment
94%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Princeton a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Princeton residents earn a median household income of $73,958 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,043. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,056 business establishments, including 42 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Princeton is $405,600 , 44% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $360,806. Median rent is $1,227/month, with 34.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.

Education

4.9% of adults in Princeton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (85% below the national average). 90.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Princeton has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.2 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.

Data Overview

People

Population422
Median Age39.3 yrs
Density289/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born13.0%
Veterans15.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$73,958
Per Capita$28,043
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty9.6%
County GDP$2,010M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,160

Housing

B+
Home Value$405,600
Rent$1,227
Ownership64.2%
Zillow$360,806
Housing Units170
Rent Burden34.3%

Health

Obesity36.6%
Diabetes12.4%
Smoking18.8%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death6,184/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Rain17.2 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation76 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.9%
High School+90.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score3.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
Commute35 min
Broadband86.9%
Internet Speed49 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Princeton was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Chico Regional (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.2% of the population has a disability.
13.0% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.