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Princeton, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Caldwell County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
6,242 Population 694/sq mi density
$51,875 Median Income $28,497 per capita
$89,700 Home Value $145,424 Zillow
$719 Median Rent 30.2% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
147 Violent Crime/100K 2,703 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$51,875 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$89,700 home value, $719/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
147 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Princeton, KY

At a Glance

Median Income
$51,875
31% below
$28,497 per capita
Home Value
$89,700
68% below
Zillow: $145,424
Median Rent
$719/mo
38% below
30.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
147/100K
61% below
2,703/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.3%
43% below
85.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
67% below
11.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
7% above
Avg Temperature
59°F
299 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
69%
Home Value
32%
Rent
62%
Poverty
96%
Bachelor's
57%
Unemployment
33%
Crime
39%
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 $51,875 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,497. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 380 business establishments, including 28 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Princeton is $89,700 , 68% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $145,424. Median rent is $719/month, with 30.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1961.

Safety & Crime

Princeton reports 147 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 61% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,703/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

19.3% of adults in Princeton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (43% below the national average). 85.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Princeton has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population6,242
Median Age41.2 yrs
Density694/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$51,875
Per Capita$28,497
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty11.9%
County GDP$543M
Avg Weekly Wage$842

Housing

A+
Home Value$89,700
Rent$719
Ownership56.9%
Zillow$145,424
Housing Units2,996
Rent Burden30.2%

Crime

F
Violent147/100K
Property2,703/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault98/100K
Burglary426/100K

Health

Obesity34.5%
Premature Death12,822/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days299/yr
Rain50.9 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation480 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.3%
High School+85.3%
Graduate+6.4%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute22 min
Broadband89.7%
Internet Speed81 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

Princeton was founded in 1820.
The median home in Princeton was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Barkley Regional (49 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
25.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.