At a Glance
Median Income
$52,450
$31,304 per capita
Home Value
$212,200
Zillow: $361,638
Median Rent
$953/mo
27.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
106/100K
3,375/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.9%
89.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
1.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.0%
17.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
270 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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Princeton a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Princeton residents earn a median household income of $52,450 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,304. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,490 business establishments, including 119 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Princeton is $212,200 , 25% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $361,638. Median rent is $953/month, with 27.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Safety & Crime
Princeton reports 106 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 72% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,375/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
12.9% of adults in Princeton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(62% below the national average).
89.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Princeton has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population4,988
Median Age39.5 yrs
Density1,012/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$52,450
Per Capita$31,304
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty1.7%
County GDP$4,897M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,111
Housing
A
Home Value$212,200
Rent$953
Ownership57.7%
Zillow$361,638
Housing Units2,090
Rent Burden27.2%
Crime
F
Violent106/100K
Property3,375/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault64/100K
Burglary170/100K
Health
Obesity38.0%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking17.9%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death4,934/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain30.7 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation974 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.9%
High School+89.9%
Graduate+4.4%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute24 min
Broadband88.3%
Internet Speed125 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Princeton was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is St Cloud Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.376 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 125 Mbps.
There are 119 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.