Princeton, IN Community

4 discussions from residents and visitors

Emily Martinez Mar 20, 2026

Is Princeton walkable?

I'm a teacher here and You can expect to pay around $892 for rent here. Average temperature is around 55--F, so expect cold winters. The unemployment rate is 2.3%, which is pretty low. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Would love som...

5 replies 10 upvotes qa

Emily Martinez Jan 2, 2026

What surprised you most about Princeton?

Random thought, With a population of 8,347, Princeton is a small town. Poverty rate is 7.5%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $892/month for a decent place. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. I'd say it's better for families than young ...

1 replies 1 upvotes best-worst

Joshua C. Nov 28, 2025

Is Princeton a good place to live?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm a teacher here and Poverty rate is 7.5%, which is pretty low. The weather takes some getting used to. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.

3 replies 15 upvotes living

Joshua C. Apr 21, 2025

Moving to Princeton with kids -good idea?

Hey folks, Average temperature is around 55--F, so expect cold winters.

1 replies 13 upvotes moving