Princeton, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Laurens County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
88 Population 113/sq mi density
$143,684 Median Income $43,377 per capita
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

Princeton, SC

At a Glance

Median Income
$143,684
91% above
$43,377 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
12.5%
63% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
17% above
16.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°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)

Income
191%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
37%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Princeton a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 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 $143,684 , which is 91% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $43,377. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,049 business establishments, including 93 restaurants.

Education

12.5% of adults in Princeton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (63% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Princeton has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population88
Median Age48.7 yrs
Density113/mi²
Male / Female46% / 55%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$143,684
Per Capita$43,377
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,914M
Avg Weekly Wage$992

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$213,295
Housing Units25
Rent Burden28.3%

Health

Obesity37.6%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death13,904/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Rain45.8 in/yr
Elevation738 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.5%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute35 min
Broadband81.3%
Internet Speed131 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The nearest airport is Anderson Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
6.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 131 Mbps.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.