At a Glance
Median Income
$143,684
$43,377 per capita
Violent Crime
1,198/100K
6,403/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.5%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
16.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
310 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+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
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.
Safety & Crime
Princeton reports 1,198 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 215% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 6,403/100K.
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 80°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population88
Median Age48.7 yrs
Density113/mi²
Male / Female46% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans88.0%
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%
Crime
F
Violent1,198/100K
Property6,403/100K
Health
Obesity37.6%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death13,904/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain46.7 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
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
Broadband32.0%
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.
7.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 131 Mbps.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.
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