At a Glance
Home Value
$210,700
Zillow: $301,451
Violent Crime
338/100K
3,349/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
39.4%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.2%
10.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 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+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
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.
Safety & Crime
Princeton reports 338 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 11% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,349/100K.
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 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population130
Median Age50.1 yrs
Density448/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
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%
Crime
F
Violent338/100K
Property3,349/100K
Health
Obesity31.2%
Diabetes7.1%
Smoking10.3%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death6,252/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain31.0 in/yr
AQI32 (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%
Broadband51.0%
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.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
There are 794 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 26 fatal vehicle crashes.
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