At a Glance
Median Income
$80,714
$40,424 per capita
Home Value
$257,000
Zillow: $343,007
Median Rent
$857/mo
22.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.3%
94.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
5.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.7%
14.5% 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+
3.9 / 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 $80,714 , which is 7% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,424. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,239 business establishments, including 496 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Princeton is $257,000 , 9% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $343,007. Median rent is $857/month, with 22.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Education
20.3% of adults in Princeton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(40% below the national average).
94.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Princeton has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 46.
Data Overview
People
Population875
Median Age47.5 yrs
Density268/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans12.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$80,714
Per Capita$40,424
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty5.0%
County GDP$13,291M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,176
Housing
A+
Home Value$257,000
Rent$857
Ownership79.1%
Zillow$343,007
Housing Units467
Rent Burden22.2%
Health
Obesity39.7%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death7,236/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain37.1 in/yr
AQI46 (Good)
Elevation700 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.3%
High School+94.9%
Graduate+5.6%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 47%
Commute24 min
Broadband86.6%
Internet Speed119 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Princeton was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Quad Cities International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 119 Mbps.
There are 496 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.