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Princeton, TX

Texas · Collin County · Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington Metro

Princeton is a small city in Texas with a population of 20,966. Residents earn $96,766 per year, which is 29% above the national average.

Data updated April 2026

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
20,966 Population 1,485/sq mi density
$96,766 Median Income $35,813 per capita
$310,700 Home Value $295,650 Zillow
$2,059 Median Rent 30.4% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature 323 sunny days/yr
289 Violent Crime/100K 1,268 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$96,766 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$310,700 home value, $2,059/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
289 violent crimes/100K (24% below avg)
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.3% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $96,766
29% higher than US avg
Home Value $310,700
10% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 289/100K
24% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 28.3%
16% lower than US avg
Median Rent $2,059
77% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 37.7%
17% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.5%
58% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.7%
70% lower than US avg

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

People

Population20,966
Median Age32.9 yrs
Density1,485/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 54%
Veterans4.9%

Economy

A+
Median Income$96,766
Per Capita$35,813
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty3.7%
County GDP$115,358M
Commute33 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$310,700
Rent$2,059
Ownership80.0%
Zillow$295,650
Housing Units6,041
Rent Burden30.4%

Crime

F
Violent289/100K
Property1,268/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault201/100K
Burglary264/100K

Health

Obesity37.7%
Uninsured15.9%
Smoking12.5%
Depression22.3%
Heart Disease5.1%

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)
AQI42 (Good)
Sunny Days323/yr
Elevation594 ft (181 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+28.3%
High School+90.9%
Graduate+7.5%
School Score6.94

Community

2024 VoteR 54% / D 43%
Commute33 min
Broadband92.9%
EV Stations3
Libraries16

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, low crime rates, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include a high uninsured rate. 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 $96,766, 29% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.5%. Only 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Princeton is $310,700, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,059 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Violent crime in Princeton is below the national average at 289 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,268 per 100,000, 35% below the national average.

Education

28.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.9/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Princeton enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F. Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. With 323 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Princeton has a population of 20,966 with a density of 1,485 people per square mile, spread across 14.1 square miles. The median age is 32.9 years, 15% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 49.4% female and 50.6% male. The city is predominantly White (54.1%), with 1.1% Hispanic, 21.6% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 74.6% of residents, while 25.4% speak Spanish. 4.9% of the population are veterans. 10.0% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average). 87.6% have health insurance coverage.

Population

20,966
Total Population
1,485
People / sq mi
32.9yrs
Median Age
15% below US avg
14.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.6%
Female 49.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Princeton vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 74.6%
5% below US avg
Spanish 25.4%
90% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Princeton vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Princeton is $96,766, which is 29% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,813. The average weekly wage is $1,694, 18% higher than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 1.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 34,830 business establishments, including 2,668 restaurants. The cost of living index is 97.1, roughly in line with the national average. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes (longer than the 28-minute US average). 12.1% of workers work from home.

Income: Princeton vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$96,766
29% above US avg
Per Capita Income$35,813
Avg Weekly Wage$1,694
IRS Avg AGI$129,628
Gini Index0.433 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.5%
58% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.7%
70% below US avg
Establishments (County)34,830
County GDP$115,358M

Business (County)

Restaurants2,668
Healthcare4,398
Retail2,985
Manufacturing491

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$10,750
207% above US avg
Cost of Living97.10 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate3.46%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time33.0 min
Drive Alone70.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home12.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Princeton is $310,700, 10% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $295,650. Homes sell for 96.3% of their list price, suggesting buyers have room to negotiate. Monthly rent averages $2,059 (77% above the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $935 for a one-bedroom to $1,149 for a two-bedroom apartment. 80.0% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 6,041 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 2011. The average annual property tax is $10,750 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 30.4% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.2x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$310,700
10% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$295,650
Median List Price$333,740

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$333,740
$/Sq Ft$152
Homes Sold103
Sale-to-List Ratio96.3%
Price Drops39.4%
Inventory429

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$2,059
77% above US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$1,943
Rent Burden30.4%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$887
1 Bedroom$935
2 Bedrooms$1,149
3 Bedrooms$1,497
4 Bedrooms$1,733

Ownership & Property

Homeownership80.0%
Owner-Occupied80.0%
Renter-Occupied20.0%
Housing Units6,041
Median Year Built2011

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$10,750
207% above US avg
Effective Rate3.46%
In Princeton, 37.7% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 10.7% have diabetes. Heart disease affects 5.1% of residents. 32.4% have high blood pressure. 12.5% are current smokers. 18.0% report binge drinking. 25.4% are physically inactive. 22.3% report depression. 17.6% experience frequent mental distress. 15.9% of residents lack health insurance (above the 8.6% national rate). The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,027. The dentist ratio is 1:1,438. 93.0% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 8.6 out of 10.

Air Quality (Open-Meteo CAMS — 2026-05-22)

PM2.5
6.7
μg/m³
Fine particulate
PM10
7.1
μg/m³
Coarse particulate
NO₂
2.3
μg/m³
Nitrogen dioxide
O₃
70.0
μg/m³
Ozone
SO₂
0.6
μg/m³
Sulphur dioxide
CO
143.0
μg/m³
Carbon monoxide

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.7%
17% above US avg
Diabetes10.7%
Heart Disease5.1%
High Blood Pressure32.4%
Asthma9.9%
COPD5.5%
Cancer6.2%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking12.5%
11% below US avg
Binge Drinking18.0%
Physical Inactivity25.4%
Depression22.3%
Mental Distress17.6%
Physical Distress12.8%
Short Sleep38.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate87.6%
Uninsured15.9%
85% above US avg
Primary Care1:1,027
Dentists1:1,438
Mental Health1:548
Checkup Rate73.6%
Dental Visits57.9%
Premature Death4,576/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.6/10
Exercise Access93.0%
Healthcare Facilities4,398
Princeton has a violent crime rate of 289 per 100,000 residents, 24% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 200.8 per 100,000, robbery at 25.1, rape at 62.8. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 1,268 per 100,000, 35% below the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 979, burglary at 264, vehicle theft at 25 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 72 fatal traffic crashes. The area has experienced 91 federally declared disasters. Overall, Princeton receives a safety grade of F.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent288.7/100K
24% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape62.8/100K
Robbery25.1/100K
Assault200.8/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,267.6/100K
35% below US avg
Burglary263.6/100K
Theft978.9/100K
Vehicle Theft25.1/100K
Arson12.6/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)72
Traffic Accidents11
Avg Accident Severity2.6 / 4.0
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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Princeton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 594 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 83°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average64.9°F
20% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)
Sunny Days323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation594 ft (181 m)
Area14.1 sq mi (36.6 km²)
Population Density1,485/sq mi
Coordinates33.2015°N, 96.5180°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCollin County County
Nearest AirportDallas Love Field (DAL)
31 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 5.79"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.97"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0507 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score98.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience58.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very High
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively High
Hail Very High
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively High
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

147 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 29, 2024.

May 7, 2015 5 km N of Venus, Texas M4.0 97 km
Dec 9, 2013 8 km S of Perrin, Texas M3.7 146 km
Nov 28, 2013 6 km SSW of Perrin, Texas M3.7 149 km
Nov 20, 2013 1 km NNW of Azle, Texas M3.6 102 km
Jan 7, 2015 6 km NE of Irving, Texas M3.6 53 km
Dec 8, 2013 0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas M3.6 104 km
Apr 28, 2013 4 km NNW of Oakland, Oklahoma M3.5 107 km
Jun 24, 2012 3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.5 108 km
Jan 6, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.5 54 km
Jun 8, 2004 6 km N of Lone Grove, Oklahoma M3.5 133 km
Mar 4, 2013 5 km S of Tishomingo, Oklahoma M3.5 111 km
May 19, 2018 8 km NW of Venus, Texas M3.4 101 km
May 31, 1997 3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas M3.4 51 km
Sep 23, 2013 4 km WNW of Marietta, Oklahoma M3.4 102 km
Nov 25, 2013 3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas M3.4 107 km
Oct 20, 2002 8 km WSW of Lane, Oklahoma M3.4 126 km
Sep 30, 2012 4 km NW of Irving, Texas M3.4 59 km
Jun 15, 2012 5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.3 108 km
May 16, 2009 5 km NNW of Grand Prairie, Texas M3.3 65 km
Jan 18, 2012 9 km SSE of Godley, Texas M3.3 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Ike (2008, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2008 Ike Category 1 270 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

795 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 60 fatalities, 1,809 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2024 EF4 98 km 1
Nov 4, 2022 EF4 84 km 0
Dec 26, 2015 EF4 46 km 10
Apr 25, 1994 EF4 70 km 3
Apr 2, 1982 EF4 96 km 10
May 13, 1981 EF4 99 km 0
Apr 2, 1957 EF4 90 km 2
Apr 2, 1957 EF4 81 km 3
May 25, 2024 EF3 28 km 0
Oct 20, 2019 EF3 52 km 0
Apr 30, 2019 EF3 90 km 2
May 9, 2016 EF3 98 km 0
Dec 26, 2015 EF3 90 km 0
May 25, 2015 EF3 90 km 1
Apr 3, 2012 EF3 51 km 0
May 9, 2006 EF3 19 km 3
Apr 16, 2002 EF3 92 km 0
Mar 28, 2000 EF3 92 km 2
Mar 28, 2000 EF3 77 km 0
Dec 13, 1984 EF3 55 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

5 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CALLISBURG (5,797 ac, 2005).

Year Name Acres Distance
2005 CALLISBURG 5,797 80 km
2005 ACHILLE 4,958 74 km
2013 ROCKY POINT 3,165 90 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,634 71 km
2006 COOPER LAKE 1,224 69 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 2.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 48°F (9°C) 2.8 in
March 56°F (13°C) 3.4 in
April 64°F (18°C) 3.8 in
May 71°F (22°C) 5.8 in Wettest
June 79°F (26°C) 4.0 in
July 83°F (29°C) 2.5 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 2.2 in
September 76°F (25°C) 4.4 in
October 66°F (19°C) 3.9 in
November 54°F (12°C) 3.0 in
December 46°F (8°C) 2.4 in

Princeton has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 45°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.8") and January the driest (2.0").

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Princeton is located in Collin County. It is classified as Metro / 1 million+, part of a metropolitan area. 28.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 16% below the national average of 33.7%. 90.9% have completed high school. 7.5% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 6.9 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 54.3% of the vote, a 11.1-point margin. 92.9% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 3 EV charging stations. There are 16 public libraries serving the community. 4,398 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 70.1% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 54.3%
D 43.1%

Winner: Republican by 11.1 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)72
Traffic Accidents11
Avg Accident Severity2.6 / 4.0
FEMA Disaster Declarations91
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+28.3%
16% below US avg
High School+90.9%
Graduate Degree+7.5%
School Test Score6.94
B Education Grade (3.3/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 1Metro / 1 million+
Population Density1,485/sq mi
Total Area14.1 sq mi
CountyCollin County County

Services

Broadband Access92.9%
Avg Download Speed135.8 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed24.1 Mbps
Max Download Speed1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations3
Alt Fuel Stations3
Public Libraries16
Healthcare Facilities4,398
Restaurants2,668
Retail Stores2,985

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute33.0 min
Drive Alone70.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home12.1%
Average costs for common services in Princeton. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care) $243 ($146–$388)
Specialist Visit $340 ($194–$534)
Urgent Care Visit $194 ($97–$340)
Emergency Room Visit $2,136 ($777–$4,855)
Dental Cleaning $126 ($73–$194)
Dental Filling $243 ($146–$388)
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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional) $44 ($24–$73)
Oil Change (Synthetic) $73 ($49–$117)
Brake Pad Replacement $291 ($146–$486)
Tire Rotation $39 ($19–$73)
New Tires (Set of 4) $583 ($388–$971)
Battery Replacement $194 ($97–$340)
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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour) $97 ($58–$146)
Electrician (Per Hour) $87 ($49–$136)
HVAC Repair $388 ($146–$777)
HVAC System Install $6,797 ($3,884–$11,652)
Roof Repair $971 ($388–$1,942)
Roof Replacement $8,739 ($5,341–$14,565)
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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested) $1,457 ($486–$3,399)
Divorce (Contested) $14,565 ($4,855–$29,130)
DUI Defense $4,855 ($1,942–$9,710)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7) $1,457 ($777–$2,913)
Will Preparation $486 ($194–$971)
Trust Preparation $2,428 ($971–$4,855)
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Personal Care

Men's Haircut $24 ($15–$44)
Women's Haircut $53 ($29–$97)
Hair Coloring (Full) $146 ($73–$243)
Manicure $24 ($15–$44)
Pedicure $39 ($24–$63)
Massage (1 Hour) $78 ($49–$126)
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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon) $3.98 ($2.91–$5.34)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen) $3.40 ($2.43–$4.86)
Loaf of Bread $3.69 ($2.43–$5.34)
Chicken Breast (per lb) $4.37 ($2.91–$6.31)
Ground Beef (per lb) $5.34 ($3.88–$7.28)
Rice (per lb) $0.97 ($0.58–$1.75)
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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly) $136 ($78–$243)
Natural Gas (Monthly) $68 ($29–$146)
Water/Sewer (Monthly) $68 ($39–$117)
Internet (Monthly) $68 ($39–$97)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly) $63 ($29–$97)
Cable TV (Monthly) $83 ($49–$146)
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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown) $194 ($73–$486)
Car Insurance (Annual) $1,942 ($1,165–$3,399)
Bus Pass (Monthly) $68 ($29–$126)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride) $15 ($7.77–$24)
Car Registration (Annual) $97 ($29–$243)
Driver's License Renewal $29 ($15–$73)
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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly) $1,165 ($583–$2,428)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly) $971 ($486–$1,942)
After-School Care (Monthly) $388 ($194–$680)
Tutoring (Per Hour) $49 ($24–$97)
SAT/ACT Prep Course $971 ($388–$2,428)
Private School (K-12, Annual) $12,138 ($4,855–$29,130)
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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup) $58 ($29–$97)
Dog Vaccination (Annual) $97 ($49–$194)
Dog Grooming $58 ($29–$97)
Pet Boarding (Per Night) $39 ($19–$73)
Dog Spay/Neuter $291 ($146–$486)
Cat Spay/Neuter $194 ($97–$388)
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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant$827
Toddler$762
Preschool$736
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant$723
Toddler$684
Preschool$675
Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Collin County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry Jobs Establishments Avg Annual Pay Location Quotient
Professional & Technical Services 67,161 7,847 $123,621 1.77
Finance & Insurance 63,095 2,315 $127,460 2.84
Health Care & Social Assistance 60,845 4,922 $65,782 0.78
Retail Trade 57,277 2,938 $46,330 1.05
Accommodation & Food Services 51,638 2,538 $31,994 1.04
Manufacturing 29,696 802 $129,396 0.66
Administrative & Waste Services 28,799 2,182 $73,071 0.90
Construction 24,062 1,989 $93,997 0.84
Information & Technology 19,759 792 $155,610 1.93
Wholesale Trade 19,740 1,727 $128,077 0.92
Management of Companies 14,467 245 $165,498 1.57
Other Services 13,418 2,144 $53,131 0.82
Real Estate 9,457 1,946 $83,550 1.11
Arts & Entertainment 8,904 506 $68,081 0.97
Educational Services 7,348 663 $31,306 0.65
Transportation & Warehousing 7,227 556 $76,352 0.31
Mining & Oil/Gas 1,227 93 $308,564 0.59
Utilities 597 39 $121,690 0.29
Unclassified 512 340 $66,181 0.67
Agriculture & Forestry 353 69 $47,490 0.08

Schools in Princeton

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
PRINCETON H S High 1,521 93 16.4:1
SOUTHARD MIDDLE Middle 1,063 65 16.4:1
CLARK MIDDLE Middle 707 41 17.2:1
SMITH EL Elementary 683 39 17.5:1
LOWE EL Elementary 676 41 16.5:1
LACY EL Elementary 670 43 15.6:1
GODWIN EL Elementary 587 38 15.4:1
LOVELADY H S — 553 39 14.2:1
HARPER EL Elementary 436 31 14.1:1
CANUP EARLY CHILDHOOD — 330 17 19.4:1
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Radio Stations near Princeton

24 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Yesterday USA Red Network nostalgia, old time radio AAC 128 kbps
WBAP News Talk news talk AAC+ 48 kbps
Yesterday USA Blue Network nostalgia, old time radio AAC 128 kbps
106.1 KISS-FM (KHKS) — AAC
WRR Classical 101.1 FM classical, classical music AAC 64 kbps
Babe Radio classical, contemporary MP3 128 kbps
Smooth R&B 105.7 urban adult contemporary AAC+ 64 kbps
Talk Radio 1190 talk AAC
91.7 KXT The Republic of Music — MP3 128 kbps
KCBI 90.9 FM christian contemporary AAC+ 64 kbps
Star 102.1 FM - Dallas adult contemporary, hot adult contemporary AAC
92.9 KUZU — MP3 320 kbps
Mix 102.9 FM - Dallas adult contemporary AAC
97.1 The Eagle Rocks classic rock, rock AAC 24 kbps
93.1 KMKT - KATY COUNTRY contemporary country, country music MP3 64 kbps
KUZU-LP 92.9 FM Denton, TX community radio, denton MP3 320 kbps
JINKS 007 — MP3
Salem News Channel Audio Stream conservative talk, news MP3 32 kbps
SportsRadio 1310 & 96.7 The Ticket sports AAC+ 48 kbps
91.7 KXT — MP3 128 kbps
NOAA Weather Radio - Dallas, Texas (KEC56) local weather MP3 32 kbps
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Campgrounds Near Princeton

6 campgrounds found near Princeton.

NameRatingSitesPrice
CLEAR LAKE (TX) 4.1/5 23 $30–$150
EAST FORK (TX) 4.0/5 70 $14–$150
LAVONIA 3.8/5 45 $14–$30
LAKELAND PAVILION 2.7/5 1 $150
HACKBERRY PAVILION 1.0/5 — $150
WESTLAKE DAY USE 1.0/5 4 $75–$100

National Parks Near Princeton

10 national parks and monuments found near Princeton.

ParkTypeFee
Bonham State Park State Park Free
Boswell State Park State Park Free
Cedar Hill State Park State Park Free
Eisenhower State Park State Park Free
Lake Murray State Resort Park State Park Free
Lake Tawakoni State Park State Park Free
Lake Texoma State Resort Park State Park Free
Purtis Creek State Park State Park Free
Ray Roberts Lake State Park State Park Free
Ray Roberts Lake State Park State Park Free

Museums in Princeton

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
HEARD NATURAL SCIENCE MUSEUM & WILDLIFE SANCTUARYZOO, AQUARIUM, OR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION9725625566$1,006,001
HERITAGE FARMSTEAD MUSEUMHISTORIC PRESERVATION9728810140$756,486
HERITAGE GUILD OF COLLIN COUNTYHISTORIC PRESERVATION315 SOUTH CHESTNUT STREET9725628790$370,560
INTERURBAN RAILWAY MUSEUMHISTORIC PRESERVATION9729412117$325,395
PLANO CONSERVANCY FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATIONHISTORIC PRESERVATION901 EAST 15TH STREET9729412117$325,395
ALLEN HERITAGE GUILDHISTORIC PRESERVATION9727272772
ANNA AREA HISTORIAL PRESERVATION SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION9729243927
ARTS GALLERY OF COLLINS COLLEGEART MUSEUM9728825873
COCKROACH HALL OF FAME MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM9725190355
COLLIN COUNTY HISTORIC PRESERVATION GROUPHISTORIC PRESERVATION
COLLIN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION300 EAST VIRGINIA STREET9725429457
COLLIN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION9725429457
DALLAS HISTORIC TREE COALITIONARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER
FARM MUSEUM FOUNDATION OF COLLIN COUNTYGENERAL MUSEUM9724241460
FARMERSVILLE HERITAGE MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM
GUNTER LIBRARY AND MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM110 S STATE HIGHWAY 289 SUITE 48774383495
HEARD-CRAIG CENTER FOR ARTSGENERAL MUSEUM9725696909
HISTORY OF AVIATION COLLECTIONHISTORY MUSEUM
MASONIC LIBRARY & MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM1414 J AVENUE
MCKINNEY ARMED SERVICES MEMORIALHISTORIC PRESERVATION
MURPHY HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION9728148928
NORTH COLLIN COUNTY GENEALOGY SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION300 E VIRGINIA ST9727826681
NTX AUTOMOTIVE MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM677 W CAMPBELL RD9729180084
PLANO AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM9724237226
PROSPER HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION
RICHARDSON HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION
SACHSE HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION2147177252
SPRING CREEK MODEL RAILROAD CLUBHISTORIC PRESERVATION
USS CHARAGENERAL MUSEUM9723902444
WYLIE HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION
WYLIE SPORTS HALL OF HONORGENERAL MUSEUM
ZANER ROBISON HISTORICAL MUSEUMHISTORIC PRESERVATION124 S ARCH ST9726357438

Libraries in Princeton

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
RICHARDSON PUBLIC LIBRARY900 CIVIC CENTER DR0.0491,110
MCKINNEY PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM101 E HUNT ST0.0428,406
ALLEN PUBLIC LIBRARY300 N ALLEN DR0.0346,903
RITA & TRUETT SMITH PUBLIC LIBRARY300 COUNTRY CLUB DR BLDG 3000.0189,529
SACHSE PUBLIC LIBRARY3815 SACHSE RD BLDG C0.040,030
MELISSA PUBLIC LIBRARY3411 BARKER AVE0.028,392
VAN ALSTYNE PUBLIC LIBRARY151 W COOPER ST0.024,416
CF GOODWIN PUBLIC LIBRARY309 N ARCH ST0.020,870
CHARLES J RIKE MEMORIAL LIBRARY203 ORANGE AVE0.020,094
LOIS NELSON PUBLIC LIBRARY323 MCKINNEY AVE0.06,281
GUNTER LIBRARY AND MUSEUM110 S STATE HIGHWAY 289 STE 40.02,332

Farmers Markets in Princeton

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Four Seasons Market - Richardson677 W. Campbell RdJune to AugustSat:9:00 AM - 2:00 PM;Visit
Historic McKinney Farmers Market at Chestnut Square Historic Village315 S. Chestnut St.04/05/2014 to 11/22/2014Sat: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM;YesVisit
Richardson Farmers Market677 W. Campbell Rd01/01/2014 to 12/31/2014Sat: 10:00 AM-3:00 PM;YesVisit
The Historic McKinney Farmers Market at Adriatica6851 Virginia Pkway04/10/2014 to 09/25/2014Thu: 3:00 PM-6:00 PM;Visit

Cafes in Princeton

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafe Boba
Dutch Bros. Coffee

Gas Stations in Princeton

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Walmart

Banks in Princeton

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Peoples Bank

Breweries in Princeton

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Beverage ZoneWholesale Foods, Breweries3555 Murphy Rd9724226989
Bj's Restaurant and Brewhouse, Bj's Restaurant & BrewhouseAmerican Restaurant, Bars & Clubs, Brew Pubs, Restaurants, Pubs, Bars & Pubs, Brewery, Pizza Place1101 Central Expy9724244262Visit
Boston's Restaurant & Sports BarAmerican Restaurant, Brewery, Pizza Place, American Restaurant, Pizza Place, and Brewery6800 State Highway 1212145850900, (214) 585-0900Visit
Four Bullets BreweryBreweries, Food & Drink640 N Interurban St
Four G's Sports Bar and GrillCajun, Restaurants, American, Brewery, Creole1011 E 15th St[[9725166611]]
Franconia Brewing CoBrewers495 Mckinney Pkwy[9725420705], 9725420705Visit
Humperdink's -- RichardsonTx>brewery, Tx>american Restaurant, Venues, Bar, Tx>sports Bar, Richardson1601 N Central Expwy[9726904867]Visit
Nine Band BreweryBreweries, Food & Drink9 Prestige Cir9726635707

Pharmacies in Princeton

1 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy Address Phone
THE MEDICINE SHOPPE PHARMACY 501 EAST PRINCETON DRIVE 972-734-6281

EV Charging Stations in Princeton

NameAddressNetworkLevel 2DC FastConnectorsAccess
NRP GROUP STARLING 3149 Princeton CrossroadChargePoint Network1J1772public
NRP GROUP STARLING 4149 Princeton CrossroadChargePoint Network1J1772public

Cell Towers in Princeton

AddressStructure TypeHeight (ft)
5503 Highway #380 East (77804)LTOWER63
16048 FARM MARKET 1778 (79717)LTOWER60
410 OLD MILL ROAD (80809)LTOWER60
410 OLD MILL ROAD (80809)LTOWER60
16048 FARM MARKET 1778 (79717)LTOWER60
1593 EAST FARM MARKET 455 (82121)LTOWER60
1593 EAST FARM MARKET 455 (82121)LTOWER60
1593 EAST FARM MARKET 455 (82121)LTOWER60
1593 EAST FARM MARKET 455 (82121)LTOWER60
889 N. Business 78 (55915)GTOWER59
889 N. Business 78 (55915)GTOWER59
889 N. Business 78 (55915)GTOWER59
889 N. Business 78 (55915)GTOWER59
9678 COUNTY ROAD 175 (79783)LTOWER59
9678 COUNTY ROAD 175 (79783)LTOWER59
9678 COUNTY ROAD 175 (79783)LTOWER59
9678 COUNTY ROAD 175 (79783)LTOWER59
1602 HIGHWAY 380 WEST (55371)LTOWER57
1602 HIGHWAY 380 WEST (55371)LTOWER57
600 HIGHWAY 69 (77802)LTOWER56
SOUTH OF GUNTER WEST OF PRESTON AFTER RAIL SPLIT (70128)MTOWER47
SOUTH OF GUNTER WEST OF PRESTON AFTER RAIL SPLIT (70128)MTOWER47

Bridges in Princeton

LocationTypeKindYear BuiltLength (ft)Daily TrafficCondition
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete199912032,670G
Box Beam (Multiple)Prestressed concrete2005964,250F
Stringer/Multi-beamConcrete19753201,730G
SlabPrestressed concrete2019100730G
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete200765709G
SlabConcrete200245608G
OtherPrestressed concrete198760426G
FrameConcrete200535200F
CulvertSteel199625168F
CulvertConcrete201823168F
CulvertConcrete201863168G
CulvertConcrete201869168G
CulvertSteel199645168G
OtherPrestressed concrete198761166G
OtherPrestressed concrete198761166G
OtherPrestressed concrete198760130G
CulvertConcrete20114785G
CulvertConcrete20132680G
CulvertConcrete20133780G

Airports Near Princeton

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dallas Fort Worth International AirportDFWLarge Airport
Dallas Love FieldDALLarge Airport
Durant Regional Airport - Eaker FieldDUAMedium Airport
Mid-Way Regional Airport—Medium Airport
North Texas Regional Airport Perrin FieldPNXMedium Airport
Van Zandt County Regional Airport—Medium Airport
6B Airfield—Small Airport
Adams Field—Small Airport
Addington Field—Small Airport
Addison AirportADSSmall Airport
Aero Country Airport—Small Airport
Aero Valley Airport—Small Airport
Air Park Dallas Airport—Small Airport
Airpark East Airport—Small Airport
Alpine Range Airport—Small Airport
Arlington Municipal Airport—Small Airport
Bar V K Airport—Small Airport
Barstool Ranch Airport—Small Airport
Baum Airport—Small Airport
Baylie Airport—Small Airport
Belcher Airport—Small Airport
Birk Airport—Small Airport
Bishop Field—Small Airport
Bishop's Landing Airport—Small Airport
Blackjack Field—Small Airport
Blue Jay Airfield—Small Airport
Blue Ridge Airport—Small Airport
Brushy Creek Airport—Small Airport
Bucker Field—Small Airport
Butler Airport—Small Airport
Caddo Mills Municipal Airport—Small Airport
Campbell Field—Small Airport
Canton Hackney Airport—Small Airport
Card Aerodrome—Small Airport
Casey Field—Small Airport
Cedar Mills Airport—Small Airport
Claasen Airport—Small Airport
Commerce Municipal Airport—Small Airport
Culp Airport—Small Airport
D An P Farm Airport—Small Airport
Dallas Executive AirportRBDSmall Airport
Dallas South Port Airport—Small Airport
Dennis's Flying Farm Airport—Small Airport
Denton Enterprise Airport—Small Airport
Diamond J Airport—Small Airport
Donna Field—Small Airport
Eagle's Nest Estates Airport—Small Airport
Eisenbeck Ranch Airport—Small Airport
Embarcadero Airport—Small Airport
Erco Field—Small Airport

Police Stations in Princeton

15 police stations.

StationAddressPhone
Allen Police Deparment K-9 Training Center1205 Estates Parkway
Allen Police Department305 Century Parkway
Collin County Sheriff's Office4300 Community Avenue
Farmersville Police Department134 North Washington Street
McKinney PD Headquarters2200 Taylor Burk Drive
McKinney Police Department
Murphy Police Department206 North Murphy Road
Plano Police
Plano Police Department
Police Building
Police Substation
Royse City Police Department100 West Main Street
Sachse Public Safety
Van Alstyne Police Department242 North Preston Street
Wylie Public Safety

Grocery Stores in Princeton

10 grocery stores.

StoreTypeAddress
7-Eleven 41269HConvenience Store1610 E. Princeton Dr.
7-eleven Convenience Store 37609AConvenience Store700 W Princeton Dr
Allsups 318Convenience Store105 E Princeton Dr
BRAUM'S 322Other815 W Princeton Dr
CASEY'S 4490Convenience Store300 W Princeton Dr
CVS/ PHARMACY INC 10016Other311 E Princeton Dr
Dollar General 25929Other1300 E College St
DOLLAR GENERAL 3789Other408 E Princeton Dr
Dollar Tree 6814Other302 W Princeton Dr
Walmart Supercenter 7178Super Store701 W Princeton Dr

Post Offices in Princeton

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Princeton Post Office621 East Princeton Drive

Treatment Centers in Princeton

4 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
BasePoint AcademyBoth972-325-2633
Changes Carrollton SpringsBoth972-212-5487
Collin County MH/MR Center - DBA LifePath SystemsBoth972-422-5939
Methodist Richardson Medical CenterBoth469-204-6920

DOL Wage Violations in Princeton

6 employers with DOL wage violations totaling $93,709 in back wages owed to 34 employees.

6
Violations
$93,709
Back Wages Owed
34
Employees Owed
Data from the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) enforcement actions since FY 2005.
Employer Severity Parent Company ZIP Industry Cases Back Wages Per Employee Employees
PRINCETON TIRE SHOP — — 75407 Tire Dealers 1 $46,703 $7,784 6
Contract Fabrication & Design — — 75407 — 1 $13,563 $1,233 11
Villa Asuncion Living Center — — 75407 — 1 $13,082 $4,361 3
Big G Auto Supplies — — 75407 — 1 $12,575 $2,096 6
City of Princeton — — 75407 — 1 $5,274 $5,274 1
James Moody Construction — — 75407 — 1 $2,512 $359 7

Churches & Religious Organizations in Princeton

27 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
ACCEPTING JESUS CHRIST MINISTRIES INCORPORATED328 GRENADA LAKE DR
ALL-NATIONS WORSHIP CENTER3484 FM 982
ALLEGRO MINISTRIES470 SAN REMO
ASHLEY RAEVONNE OUTREACH MINISTRY1010 MEADOW GREEN CT
AT01 FOUNDATION INC4901 WOODLOCH DR
BLESSED INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES1210 MAHOGANY LN
COWBOY CHURCH OF COLLIN COUNTY2800 FM 3364
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF BRANCH7011 FM 546
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH PRINCETONPO BOX 520
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCHPO BOX 296
GLOBAL RADIANCE MINISTRY1713 ANCHORAGE DR
GUARDIAN ANGELS INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES1626 BLACKBURN WAY
HOLY GHOST MINISTRY325 E MONTE CARLO BLVD
IMAGINE THREE-TWENTY203 YALE CT
INTERNATIONAL MINISTRY ONLINE809 MCKINNEY AVE
KID EQUIP MINISTRIES1260 COUNTY ROAD 490
KINDNESS AND MERCY MINISTRIES6738 PEAR CIR
KINGDOM MERCY MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL621 E PRINCETON DR
LAKE LAVON BAPTIST ENCAMPMENT INC8050 COUNTY ROAD 735
LEGACY CHURCH120 TICKY DR
MISSION 58 CAMPS & CONFERENCES11731 CLEARLAKE POINT CIR
POWER AND GLORY MINISTRIES OF NORTH DALLAS107 W PRINCETON DR
PRINCETON ISLAMIC CENTER521 N 4TH ST
QARIYAH ISLAMIC SOCIETY OF PRINCETON QISP11394 FM 2756
RESTORED 2 PURPOSE FOUNDATION250 N BOORMAN LN APT 643
SHELTER THEM MINISTRIES830 COUNTY ROAD 561
THE-WAY BAPTIST CHURCH10668 COUNTY ROAD 493

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Frequently Asked Questions About Princeton

What is the population of Princeton?

Princeton has a population of 20,966 residents and is located in Texas. The population density is 1,485 people per square mile, spread across 14.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 32.9 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 49.4% female and 50.6% male.

Is Princeton expensive to live in?

Princeton has a cost of living roughly in line with the national average, with an index of 97.1 (baseline: 100). The median household income is $96,766, 29% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $310,700 (10% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $2,059 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.2x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Princeton safe?

Princeton is safer than the national average, with a violent crime rate of 289 per 100,000 compared to the U.S. rate of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,268 per 100,000 (below the national average). Overall, Princeton receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Princeton?

Princeton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 45°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 323 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 42.

How is the job market in Princeton?

The job market in Princeton is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,694. There are 34,830 business establishments in the area, including 2,668 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 33 minutes, and 12.1% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Princeton?

The median home value in Princeton is $310,700. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $295,650. For renters, the median monthly rent is $2,059. Fair market rent is $935 for a 1-bedroom and $1,149 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 80.0%. The average annual property tax is $10,750.

How are the schools in Princeton?

Schools in Princeton score 6.9 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 28.3% of adults in Princeton hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.9% have completed high school. 7.5% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Princeton?

The obesity rate in Princeton is 37.7% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 12.5% of adults are smokers. 25.4% are physically inactive. 22.3% of residents report depression. 15.9% lack health insurance (above the national rate). 93.0% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,027.

What is transportation like in Princeton?

The average commute in Princeton is 33 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 70.1% of workers drive alone to work, and 12.1% work from home.

What are the demographics of Princeton?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Princeton is 54.1% White, 21.6% Black or African American, 1.1% Hispanic or Latino. 74.6% of residents speak only English at home, while 25.4% speak Spanish. 4.9% of the population are military veterans. 10.0% of residents have a disability. 87.6% have health insurance coverage.

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