Minnesota · Metropolitan Area
Princeton is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 4,988. Residents earn $52,450 per year, which is 30% below the national average.
Based on current data, Princeton receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. 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 $52,450, 30% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.0%. Only 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Princeton is $212,200, 25% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $953 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Princeton is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,310 per 100,000, 69% above the national average.
12.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Princeton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.7 inches, including 49.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 97.8% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.2% |
| 84% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $52,450 |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,304 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,111 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $83,466 |
| Unemployment | 1.0% |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.7% |
| 86% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,490 |
| County GDP | $4,897M |
| Restaurants | 119 |
| Healthcare | 198 |
| Retail | 194 |
| Manufacturing | 161 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,425 |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.09% |
| Commute Time | 23.5 min |
| Work from Home | 4.7% |
| Census Median | $212,200 |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $361,638 |
| Census Median Rent | $953 |
| 18% below US avg |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 57.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,425 |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.09% |
| Obesity | 38.0% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.4% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| COPD | 6.1% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.1% |
| Depression | 26.6% |
| Mental Distress | 18.1% |
| Physical Distress | 12.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 70.9% |
| Premature Death | 4,934/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 84.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 198 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 3,309.8/100K |
| 69% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 256.3/100K |
| Theft | 2,904.1/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 149.5/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 43.7°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 30.7 inches |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 49.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 974 ft (297 m) |
| Area | 4.9 sq mi (12.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,012/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.5682°N, 93.5903°W |
| County FIPS | 27141 |
Winner: Republican by 34.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 12.9% |
| 62% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.9% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,012/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.9 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 3 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 8 |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 198 |
| Restaurants | 119 |
| Retail Stores | 194 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Avg Commute | 23.5 min |
| Work from Home | 4.7% |