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18 discussions from residents and visitors

nashville_isabelle

Is it worth buying in Princeton?

Longtime lurker here, We're a young couple and It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Should I be concerned?

1 replies 15 upvotes housing
Anna Mitchell

Commute times in Princeton -how bad?

Longtime lurker here, Military spouse here. Rent is about $2,448/month for a decent place. It's a a smaller city city with about 30,451 people. Household incomes average around $184,113 in Princeton. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The weather takes some getting used to. The parks and o...

19 replies 0 upvotes jobs
Delilah Sanders

What surprised you most about Princeton?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but It's a a smaller city city with about 30,451 people. The median home value here is around $1,040,400, which is pretty steep. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Any advice would be...

1 replies 21 upvotes best-worst
Bennett Thomas

Best coffee shops in Princeton?

Hi all, Household incomes average around $184,113 in Princeton. The median home value here is around $1,040,400, which is pretty steep. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The sc...

8 replies 6 upvotes qa
Ariana Ortiz

Housing market in Princeton right now

Hey folks, I grew up here but left for a while. With a population of 30,451, Princeton is a smaller city. Average temperature is around 53--F, so expect cold winters. The median home value here is around $1,040,400, which is pretty steep. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Traffic can b...

13 replies 10 upvotes housing
Victoria Cruz

Best and worst neighborhoods in Princeton

Been meaning to ask this. I'm a 50-year-old sales rep and Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Let me know your thoughts.

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Gabriel

How are the schools in Princeton?

Hi all, Crime rate is something to consider -Princeton sits at 31.6 per 100K. Rent is about $2,448/month for a decent place. You can expect to pay around $2,448 for rent here. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Looking for...

3 replies 16 upvotes qa
Andrew Martin

Quick question about Princeton

First post here. The median home value here is around $1,040,400, which is pretty steep. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 53--F, so expect cold winters. Median household income is $184,113, which feels pretty solid for the area. Homes are going for ab...

4 replies 28 upvotes qa
nashville_isabelle

Unpopular opinion about Princeton

Hey, With a population of 30,451, Princeton is a smaller city. Median household income is $184,113, which feels pretty solid for the area. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. What are your go-to spots?

3 replies 28 upvotes best-worst
Victoria Cruz

Best kept secrets of Princeton, NJ

Curious what people think. Just moved here 8 months ago and Property taxes are high but you get good services.

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Gabriel

Is Princeton good for remote workers?

Hello, With a population of 30,451, Princeton is a smaller city. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Any advice would be great. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know wher...

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Lucas M.

Living in Princeton -the reality

Hey everyone, I've been here for 19 years and Crime rate is something to consider -Princeton sits at 31.6 per 100K. Rent is about $2,448/month for a decent place. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Is this normal for Princeton? The weather takes some getting used to. The...

1 replies 7 upvotes living
Elijah Phillips

Starting a business in Princeton?

Been meaning to ask this. Been living here since 2005. Household incomes average around $184,113 in Princeton. With a population of 30,451, Princeton is a smaller city. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Thanks for reading.

2 replies 10 upvotes jobs
Delilah Sanders

Housing market in Princeton right now

Hey everyone, I've been here for 9 years and The unemployment rate is 2.8%, which is pretty low. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. What are your go-to spots? Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.

3 replies 29 upvotes housing
Victoria Cruz

Anyone else love living in Princeton?

Anyone else feel this way? I'm a teacher here and With a population of 30,451, Princeton is a smaller city. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Does this match your experience?

3 replies 6 upvotes living
Victoria Cruz

Princeton in the winter -how bad?

My partner and I are Crime rate is something to consider -Princeton sits at 31.6 per 100K. Average temperature is around 53--F, so expect cold winters. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Thoughts? People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.

7 replies 22 upvotes qa
Sadie Green

Is Princeton a good place to live?

Hello, Crime rate is something to consider -Princeton sits at 31.6 per 100K. Rent is about $2,448/month for a decent place. The weather takes some getting used to. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. What would you do? The school syste...

1 replies 12 upvotes living
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