Princeton, SC

South Carolina · Metropolitan Area

Princeton is a small town in South Carolina with a population of 88. Residents earn $143,684 per year, which is 91% above the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
88 Population 113/sq mi density
$143,684 Median Income $43,377 per capita
N/A Home Value
N/A Median Rent
61°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$143,684 median income, 0.0% unemployment
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $143,684
91% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 12.5%
63% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Princeton Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population88
Median Age48.7 yrs
Density113/mi²
Male / Female46% / 55%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans78.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$143,684
Per Capita$43,377
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,914M
Commute35 min

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain46.7 in/yr
Elevation738 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.5%
High School+100.0%
School Score4.51

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute35 min
Broadband25.0%
Libraries3

Is Princeton a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Princeton receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Princeton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Princeton is $143,684, which is significantly higher than the national average — 91% above $75,149. This places Princeton among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Education

12.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Princeton enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F. Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Princeton has a population of 88 with a density of 113 people per square mile. The median age is 48.7 years, 25% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

88
Total Population
113
People / sq mi
48.7yrs
Median Age
25% above US avg
0.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 45.5%
Female 54.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Princeton vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Princeton vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Princeton is $143,684, which is 91% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes.

Income: Princeton vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$143,684
91% above US avg
Per Capita Income$43,377
Avg Weekly Wage$992
IRS Avg AGI$52,027

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,049
County GDP$2,914M

Business (County)

Restaurants93
Healthcare68
Retail196
Manufacturing79

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,275
35% below US avg

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time35.2 min
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$928
1 Bedroom$982
2 Bedrooms$1,155
3 Bedrooms$1,450
4 Bedrooms$1,699

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,275
35% below US avg

Health Metrics: Princeton vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Premature Death13,904/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.5/10
Exercise Access52.3%
Healthcare Facilities68

Crime Rates: Princeton vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)21

Safety Score

Princeton has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation is 46.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average61.2°F
13% above US avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall46.7 inches
23% above US avg
Snowfall1.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation738 ft (225 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density113/sq mi
Coordinates34.4913°N, 82.2959°W
County FIPS45059
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 12.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (63% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 40.9-point margin. 25.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 69.9%
D 29%

Winner: Republican by 40.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+12.5%
63% below US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score4.51
C Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density113/sq mi
Total Area0.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access25.0%
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities68
Restaurants93
Retail Stores196

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)21

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute35.2 min
Work from Home0.0%

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