At a Glance
Median Income
$96,766
$35,813 per capita
Home Value
$310,700
Zillow: $283,245
Median Rent
$2,059/mo
30.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
296/100K
859/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.3%
90.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
3.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
12.5% smoking rate
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+
3.5 / 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 $96,766 , which is 29% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,813. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 34,830 business establishments, including 2,668 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Princeton is $310,700 , 10% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $283,245. Median rent is $2,059/month, with 30.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2011.
Safety & Crime
Princeton reports 296 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 22% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 859/100K.
Education
28.3% of adults in Princeton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(16% below the national average).
90.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Princeton has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population20,966
Median Age32.9 yrs
Density1,485/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born15.6%
Veterans4.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$96,766
Per Capita$35,813
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty3.7%
County GDP$115,358M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,694
Housing
A+
Home Value$310,700
Rent$2,059
Ownership80.0%
Zillow$283,245
Housing Units6,041
Rent Burden30.4%
Crime
F
Violent296/100K
Property859/100K
Health
Obesity37.7%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking12.5%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death4,576/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain38.3 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation594 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.3%
High School+90.9%
Graduate+7.5%
School Score6.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 43%
Commute33 min
Broadband92.9%
Internet Speed136 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in Princeton was built in 2011.
The nearest airport is Dallas Love Field (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.433 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.4% of the population has a disability.
15.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 136 Mbps.
There are 2,668 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 72 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.