At a Glance
Median Income
$219,375
$90,822 per capita
Home Value
$669,100
Zillow: $981,984
Violent Crime
69/100K
926/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
79.5%
94.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.7%
8.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
17.9%
5.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Princeton Junction Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Princeton Junction's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Princeton Junction 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 Junction residents earn a median household income of $219,375 , which is 192% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $90,822. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7% (58% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,677 business establishments, including 877 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Princeton Junction is $669,100 , 137% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $981,984. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Safety & Crime
Princeton Junction reports 69 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 82% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 926/100K.
Education
79.5% of adults in Princeton Junction hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(136% above the national average).
94.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Princeton Junction has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population1,842
Median Age50.3 yrs
Density1,012/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$219,375
Per Capita$90,822
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty8.9%
County GDP$56,807M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,740
Housing
A+
Home Value$669,100
Rent
Ownership79.7%
Zillow$981,984
Housing Units971
Rent Burden26.5%
Crime
F
Violent69/100K
Property926/100K
Health
Obesity17.9%
Diabetes6.6%
Smoking5.4%
Heart Disease3.3%
Premature Death7,664/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain47.5 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation66 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+79.5%
High School+94.6%
Graduate+38.5%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 32% / D 66%
Commute31 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed172 Mbps
EV Stations25
Libraries14
Did You Know?
The median home in Princeton Junction was built in 1975.
13.2% of residents use public transit to commute.
44.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Central Jersey Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.502 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
4.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 172 Mbps.
There are 877 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 26 fatal vehicle crashes.