At a Glance
Median Income
$82,130
$30,210 per capita
Home Value
$386,000
Zillow: $557,022
Median Rent
$1,663/mo
39.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
27.0%
83.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
10.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.0%
11.0% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Princeton a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 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 $82,130 , which is 9% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,210. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 123,309 business establishments, including 6,356 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Princeton is $386,000 , 37% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $557,022. Median rent is $1,663/month, with 39.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2007.
Education
27.0% of adults in Princeton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(20% below the national average).
83.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Princeton has an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C).
Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population41,476
Median Age35.1 yrs
Density5,590/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born45.8%
Veterans3.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$82,130
Per Capita$30,210
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty10.0%
County GDP$260,837M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,492
Housing
A
Home Value$386,000
Rent$1,663
Ownership70.6%
Zillow$557,022
Housing Units11,523
Rent Burden39.6%
Health
Obesity29.0%
Diabetes13.0%
Smoking11.0%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death6,314/100K
Climate
Avg Temp76°F
Rain56.1 in/yr
Elevation26 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.0%
High School+83.7%
Graduate+7.2%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 44%
Commute41 min
Broadband95.5%
Internet Speed167 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries63
Did You Know?
The median home in Princeton was built in 2007.
The nearest airport is Miami International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.516 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
7.8% of the population has a disability.
45.8% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 167 Mbps.
There are 6,356 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 290 fatal vehicle crashes.