Princeton, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Lancaster County County

4.2 /5.0
A Great
130 Population 448/sq mi density
$210,700 Home Value $301,451 Zillow
52°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
39.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Princeton, NE

At a Glance

Home Value
$210,700
25% below
Zillow: $301,451
Bachelor's Degree+
39.4%
17% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.2%
3% below
10.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

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)

Home Value
75%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
117%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Princeton a Good Place to Live?

A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Princeton is $210,700 , 25% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $301,451. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.

Education

39.4% of adults in Princeton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (17% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Princeton has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population130
Median Age50.1 yrs
Density448/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.5%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$51,957
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$28,815M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,141

Housing

Home Value$210,700
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$301,451
Housing Units51
Rent Burden27.8%

Health

Obesity31.2%
Diabetes7.1%
Smoking10.3%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death6,252/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain31.7 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation1,431 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+39.4%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+41.4%
School Score6.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 47% / D 51%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations51
Libraries9

Did You Know?

The median home in Princeton was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Lincoln (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
6.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
There are 794 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 26 fatal vehicle crashes.