At a Glance
Median Income
$57,234
$28,211 per capita
Home Value
$117,100
Zillow: $193,233
Median Rent
$892/mo
26.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.2%
85.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
7.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.8%
21.7% 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+
3.5 / 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 $57,234 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,211. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 800 business establishments, including 62 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Princeton is $117,100 , 58% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $193,233. Median rent is $892/month, with 26.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Education
10.2% of adults in Princeton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(70% below the national average).
85.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Princeton has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population8,347
Median Age38.2 yrs
Density1,523/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born3.6%
Veterans7.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$57,234
Per Capita$28,211
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty7.5%
County GDP$4,453M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,305
Housing
A+
Home Value$117,100
Rent$892
Ownership60.5%
Zillow$193,233
Housing Units3,832
Rent Burden26.3%
Health
Obesity41.8%
Diabetes12.4%
Smoking21.7%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death7,824/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain49.8 in/yr
Elevation463 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.2%
High School+85.3%
Graduate+2.7%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute14 min
Broadband87.7%
Internet Speed136 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Princeton was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Evansville Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.397 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 136 Mbps.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.