At a Glance
Median Income
$184,113
$86,332 per capita
Home Value
$1,040,400
Zillow: $943,925
Median Rent
$2,448/mo
26.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
32/100K
753/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
84.6%
98.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
4.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
20.2%
6.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°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?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Princeton residents earn a median household income of $184,113 , which is 145% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $86,332. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,677 business establishments, including 877 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Princeton is $1,040,400 , 269% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $943,925. Median rent is $2,448/month, with 26.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.
Safety & Crime
Princeton reports 32 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 92% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 753/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
84.6% of adults in Princeton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(151% above the national average).
98.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Princeton has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population30,451
Median Age27.5 yrs
Density1,696/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$184,113
Per Capita$86,332
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty4.5%
County GDP$56,807M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,740
Housing
B
Home Value$1,040,400
Rent$2,448
Ownership56.0%
Zillow$943,925
Housing Units9,922
Rent Burden26.6%
Crime
F
Violent32/100K
Property753/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault28/100K
Burglary142/100K
Health
Obesity20.2%
Diabetes7.2%
Smoking6.7%
Heart Disease3.7%
Premature Death7,664/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain47.5 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation135 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+84.6%
High School+98.1%
Graduate+55.2%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 32% / D 66%
Commute24 min
Broadband92.7%
Internet Speed172 Mbps
EV Stations25
Libraries14
Did You Know?
Princeton was founded in 1700.
The median home in Princeton was built in 1965.
31.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Central Jersey Regional (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.502 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
6.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 172 Mbps.
There are 877 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 26 fatal vehicle crashes.
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