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Princeton, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Franklin County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
208 Population 533/sq mi density
$66,250 Median Income $25,944 per capita
$118,800 Home Value $340,043 Zillow
$850 Median Rent 25.4% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
265 Violent Crime/100K 3,063 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$66,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$118,800 home value, $850/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
265 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Princeton, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$66,250
12% below
$25,944 per capita
Home Value
$118,800
58% below
Zillow: $340,043
Median Rent
$850/mo
27% below
25.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
265/100K
30% below
3,063/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.9%
62% below
75.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
3.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.0%
25% above
17.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
293 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
88%
Home Value
42%
Rent
73%
Poverty
31%
Bachelor's
38%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
70%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Princeton a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 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 $66,250 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,944. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 711 business establishments, including 56 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Princeton is $118,800 , 58% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $340,043. Median rent is $850/month, with 25.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.

Safety & Crime

Princeton reports 265 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 30% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,063/100K.

Education

12.9% of adults in Princeton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% below the national average). 75.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 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 79°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population208
Median Age34.0 yrs
Density533/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.8%

Economy

A
Median Income$66,250
Per Capita$25,944
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty3.8%
County GDP$1,168M
Avg Weekly Wage$968

Housing

A+
Home Value$118,800
Rent$850
Ownership77.3%
Zillow$340,043
Housing Units76
Rent Burden25.4%

Crime

F
Violent265/100K
Property3,063/100K

Health

Obesity40.0%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death9,277/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain40.6 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation963 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.9%
High School+75.0%
Graduate+5.1%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute28 min
Broadband66.0%
Internet Speed29 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Princeton was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Lawrence Regional (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.390 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.