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Princeton Meadows, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Mercer County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
15,382 Population 6,032/sq mi density
$124,065 Median Income $67,897 per capita
$636,300 Home Value $681,974 Zillow
$1,937 Median Rent 23.8% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
125 Violent Crime/100K 1,144 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$124,065 median income, 3.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$636,300 home value, $1,937/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
125 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
76.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Princeton Meadows, NJ

At a Glance

Median Income
$124,065
65% above
$67,897 per capita
Home Value
$636,300
126% above
Zillow: $681,974
Median Rent
$1,937/mo
67% above
23.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
125/100K
67% below
1,144/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
76.3%
126% above
97.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
8% above
1.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
21.8%
32% below
5.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Princeton Meadows Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Princeton Meadows's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
165%
Home Value
226%
Rent
167%
Poverty
14%
Bachelor's
226%
Unemployment
108%
Crime
33%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Princeton Meadows a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Princeton Meadows residents earn a median household income of $124,065 , which is 65% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $67,897. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.7% 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 Meadows is $636,300 , 126% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $681,974. Median rent is $1,937/month, with 23.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.

Safety & Crime

Princeton Meadows reports 125 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 67% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,144/100K.

Education

76.3% of adults in Princeton Meadows hold a bachelor's degree or higher (126% above the national average). 97.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Princeton Meadows 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

Population15,382
Median Age35.2 yrs
Density6,032/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.4%

Economy

A+
Median Income$124,065
Per Capita$67,897
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty1.7%
County GDP$56,807M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,740

Housing

B+
Home Value$636,300
Rent$1,937
Ownership38.8%
Zillow$681,974
Housing Units6,452
Rent Burden23.8%

Crime

F
Violent125/100K
Property1,144/100K

Health

Obesity21.8%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking5.4%
Heart Disease3.3%
Premature Death7,664/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain47.5 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation93 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+76.3%
High School+97.8%
Graduate+39.9%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 32% / D 66%
Commute33 min
Broadband98.6%
Internet Speed172 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries14

Did You Know?

The median home in Princeton Meadows was built in 1986.
29.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Central Jersey Regional (13 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.