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Princeton, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Wayne County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
1,543
Population
1,319/sq mi density
$36,656
Median Income
$25,091 per capita
$165,800
Home Value
$270,616 Zillow
$686
Median Rent
25.3% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$36,656 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$165,800 home value, $686/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Princeton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°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. The area receives 1.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 61.5°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 151 ft (46 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,319/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.4667°N, 78.1616°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Wayne County County |
| Nearest Airport | Rocky Mount/Wilson Regional (RWI) 31 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 90.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 73.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 37.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 4.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 5.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 5.1 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 4.8 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 3.3 in |
Princeton has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 43°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.5") and November the driest (3.0").