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Princeton, NC
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Population: 1,472
Home Price: $100,600
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Overview
Princeton is a small town in the state of North Carolina with a population of 1,472. The cost of living is low making it one of the most affordable places to live in the US. Princeton has a hot summer and mild winter climate.
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small Town
Living Costs:
Low Cost
Employment:
(C) Average
Cultural Diversity:
(A) Excellent
Residents:
Young Professionals
School Rating:
(D) Fair
Safety Rating:
(B) Good
Public Transport:
(D) Fair
Average Commute:
28.7 minutes
Walkability:
(C) Average
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
-
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
-
Social and Economic Statistics of Princeton, NC
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Princeton
North Carolina
United States
Per Capita Income
$21,468
$29,903
$32,693
Median Household Income
$31,195
$56,318
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
4.2%
6.2%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
5.8%
12.3%
10.5%
Age
Princeton
North Carolina
United States
Median Age
34.3
43.3
42.3
Gender
Princeton
North Carolina
United States
Male
42.8%
48.5%
49.8%
Female
57.2%
51.5%
50.2%
Race
Princeton
North Carolina
United States
White
48.7%
70.0%
80.3%
Black or African American
24.2%
19.9%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.5%
2.0%
2.7%
Asian
0.0%
1.1%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
21.5%
2.7%
2.7%
Multiracial
5.2%
4.3%
5.2%
Housing Information
Princeton
North Carolina
United States
Median Home Price
$100,600
$182,475
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$483
$682
$801
Family Households
39.2%
39.2%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
43.6%
43.6%
26.2%
Homeowners
41.0%
68.9%
72.9%
Renters
59.0%
31.1%
27.1%
Education
Princeton
North Carolina
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
17.9%
8.7%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
27.6%
27.6%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
27.4%
22.0%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
14.0%
10.3%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
5.3%
15.8%
15.0%
Proficiency
Princeton
North Carolina
United States
Mathematics
38.5%
40.8%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
39.0%
44.1%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Princeton
North Carolina
United States
Murder
0.0
7.8
3.0
Rape
0.0
49.1
38.0
Robbery
0.0
72.2
40.7
Assault
0.0
285.6
188.5
Property Crime
Princeton
North Carolina
United States
Burglary
285.3
751.0
336.1
Theft
784.6
2623.9
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
71.3
184.7
167.1
Arson
0.0
16.9
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Princeton, NC
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
gluten free
beer
authentic
biscuits
taco bell
wine tastings
doughnuts
hotdogs
mcdonalds
chicken wings
bagels
ice cream
beef
veggie
delicious
wine
cheese
seafood
dessert
cafe
high school football
football
athletics
bgj
college basketball
basketball
softball
video games
teams
coaching
athletes
college basketb
athletic
coaches
nfl
gaming
motorsports
racing
athlete
golf
fashion
drawing
poster
posters
visual
theatre
museum
painting
collection
nature
#art
video games
anime
gaming
motorsports
dd
scifi
legos
vacations
guitars
fishing
bgj
sports
fashion
gaming
motorsports
wine tastings
theatre
celebrity
hollywood
comedy
arts
tv
mountain
cabin
sports
mountains
summer
winter
space
beach
indoor
barefoot
rec
facility
arts
fishing
pool
nature
black friday
tractor supply
shelves
apparel
merch
mcdonalds
deliveries
decor
cafe
pickup
deals
grocery stores
walmart
amazon
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