Indiana
Princeton is a small city in Indiana with a population of 8,347. Residents earn $57,234 per year, which is 24% below the national average.
Based on current data, Princeton receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Princeton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Princeton is $57,234, 24% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.3%. Only 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Princeton is $117,100, 58% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $892 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
10.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 85.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.
Princeton experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.8 inches, including 12.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 95.2% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.8% |
| 64% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $57,234 |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,211 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,305 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $65,154 |
| Unemployment | 2.3% |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.5% |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 800 |
| County GDP | $4,453M |
| Restaurants | 62 |
| Healthcare | 76 |
| Retail | 116 |
| Manufacturing | 38 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,658 |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.27% |
| Commute Time | 14.3 min |
| Work from Home | 2.3% |
| Census Median | $117,100 |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $181,700 |
| Census Median Rent | $892 |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $875 |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $882 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,096 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,391 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,590 |
| Owner-Occupied | 60.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,658 |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.27% |
| Obesity | 41.8% |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.4% |
| Heart Disease | 6.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.3% |
| Asthma | 11.9% |
| COPD | 9.4% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.1% |
| Depression | 28.3% |
| Mental Distress | 21.0% |
| Physical Distress | 15.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.7% |
| Premature Death | 7,824/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 67.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 76 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Annual Average | 55.0°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 49.8 inches |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 12.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 463 ft (141 m) |
| Area | 5.5 sq mi (14.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,523/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.3545°N, 87.5795°W |
| County FIPS | 18051 |
Winner: Republican by 51.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 10.2% |
| 70% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 85.3% |
| School Test Score | 6.01 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,523/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.5 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 76 |
| Restaurants | 62 |
| Retail Stores | 116 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Avg Commute | 14.3 min |
| Work from Home | 2.3% |