Kentucky
Princeton is a small city in Kentucky with a population of 6,242. Residents earn $51,875 per year, which is 31% below the national average.
Based on current data, Princeton receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Princeton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Princeton is $51,875, 31% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.2%. 11.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Princeton is $89,700, 68% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $719 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Princeton is below the national average at 289 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,567 per 100,000, 31% above the national average.
19.3% 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 5.5/10.
Princeton enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F. Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches, including 8.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 98.0% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.0% |
| 85% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $51,875 |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,497 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $842 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $53,817 |
| Unemployment | 1.2% |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.9% |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 380 |
| County GDP | $543M |
| Restaurants | 28 |
| Healthcare | 25 |
| Retail | 56 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $1,653 |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.84% |
| Commute Time | 21.9 min |
| Work from Home | 10.3% |
| Census Median | $89,700 |
| 68% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $145,424 |
| Census Median Rent | $719 |
| 38% below US avg |
| Studio | $719 |
| 1 Bedroom | $794 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $984 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,277 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,442 |
| Owner-Occupied | 56.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $1,653 |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.84% |
| Insurance Rate | 91.0% |
| Premature Death | 12,822/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 57.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 25 |
| Total Violent | 288.8/100K |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 96.3/100K |
| Robbery | 144.4/100K |
| Assault | 48.1/100K |
| Total Property | 2,567.4/100K |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 722.1/100K |
| Theft | 1,620.7/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 224.7/100K |
| Arson | 16.1/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 58.6°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 50.9 inches |
| 34% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 8.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 480 ft (146 m) |
| Area | 9.0 sq mi (23.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 694/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.1065°N, 87.8849°W |
| County FIPS | 21033 |
Winner: Republican by 58.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 19.3% |
| 43% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 85.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.50 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 694/sq mi |
| Total Area | 9.0 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 25 |
| Restaurants | 28 |
| Retail Stores | 56 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 21.9 min |
| Work from Home | 10.3% |