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Princeton, NC
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Princeton, NC
At a Glance
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)
Is Princeton a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Princeton residents earn a median household income of $36,656 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,091. The unemployment rate stands at 0.9% (75% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,557 business establishments, including 224 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Princeton is $165,800 , 41% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $270,616. Median rent is $686/month, with 25.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Safety & Crime
Princeton reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,141/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
10.4% of adults in Princeton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below the national average). 80.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Princeton has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.