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Princeton, NJ
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Population: 30,717
Home Price: $893,600
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Overview
Princeton is a small city in the state of New Jersey with a population of 30,717. Princeton has a four seasons climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small City
Living Costs:
Very High Cost
Employment:
(C) Average
Cultural Diversity:
(A) Excellent
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(A) Excellent
Safety Rating:
(A) Excellent
Public Transport:
(A) Excellent
Average Commute:
25.6 minutes
Walkability:
(B) Good
Climate:
Four Seasons
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Princeton, NJ
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Princeton
New Jersey
United States
Per Capita Income
$79,217
$49,878
$32,693
Median Household Income
$165,149
$103,503
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
3.7%
5.9%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
4.0%
5.1%
10.5%
Age
Princeton
New Jersey
United States
Median Age
28.9
44.2
42.3
Gender
Princeton
New Jersey
United States
Male
49.8%
48.7%
49.8%
Female
50.2%
51.3%
50.2%
Race
Princeton
New Jersey
United States
White
69.0%
76.5%
80.3%
Black or African American
6.7%
6.9%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.7%
0.3%
2.7%
Asian
16.5%
7.3%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.1%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
0.8%
3.8%
2.7%
Multiracial
6.2%
5.2%
5.2%
Housing Information
Princeton
New Jersey
United States
Median Home Price
$893,600
$395,383
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$1,909
$1,444
$801
Family Households
59.0%
59.0%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
19.4%
19.4%
26.2%
Homeowners
58.9%
73.8%
72.9%
Renters
41.1%
26.2%
27.1%
Education
Princeton
New Jersey
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
1.2%
4.3%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
4.1%
4.1%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
5.9%
16.5%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
2.7%
7.6%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
27.8%
26.1%
15.0%
Proficiency
Princeton
New Jersey
United States
Mathematics
68.1%
50.7%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
76.7%
60.4%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Princeton
New Jersey
United States
Murder
0.0
1.5
3.0
Rape
3.2
11.2
38.0
Robbery
0.0
32.0
40.7
Assault
28.5
84.2
188.5
Property Crime
Princeton
New Jersey
United States
Burglary
142.4
192.5
336.1
Theft
601.1
1502.0
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
9.5
89.1
167.1
Arson
12.7
3.7
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Princeton, NJ
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
our casual beachthemed
comfort food
beer
whole foods
fusion cuisine
beer wine
ice cream
hot dogs
meal
wine
thai
hot sauce
craft beer
oyster
cheap beer
cooking
authentic thai
gift baskets
pizza
vegetarian
giantsmetsrangers
college football
baseball
boston sports
football
philadelphia sports
player development
nba
hockey
mens womens
major league
nfl
movies tv
basketball
video games
ice hockey
chess poker
tennis
ncaa basketball
lacrosse
inspired by
art historian
natural history
arts education
electronic music
medieval art
economics vice
digital art
library
generative artfaith
commissions open
generative
fine art
contemporary art
film photography
fashion design
childrens books
photography
character design
creative
giantsmetsrangers
single dad
books
movies tv
video games
corvette enthusiast
scifi
comic books
photography
nintendo games
tabletop games
fitness
bikes
niche
memes
anime
transit bikes
guitars
outdoors
gardening
local news
sports
giantsmetsrangers
arts education
independent student newspaper
educational
marketing
tv
radio show
digital marketing
corporate
movies tv
arts
marketing branding
marketing operations
special events
producer
quality content
photography
awardwinning
science technology
sports
summer
arts
winter
space
physicist quantum
special events
photography
recreation department
conservation
outdoor spaces
warm weather
nature
midatlantics
dining
facility
beaches
picnic
gardening
free shipping
ecommerce site
gift ideas
clothing
shopping center
whole foods
brands
farmers market
retail
hooters
gift shops
amazon
coffee shop
ace hardware
hardware store
gift baskets
coffee shops
shipping
deals
preowned
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