Princeton, New Jersey
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
WhereAtHome Score
68.6
D+out of 100
Overview
Princeton is a New Jersey city with a population of approximately 30,289, part of the Trenton-Princeton, NJ metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $979,905. Median household income is $176,695.
Key Highlights
- Population of approximately 30,289 (2023 Census estimate)
- Median home value of $979,905 (Zillow ZHVI)
- Median household income of $176,695 (Census ACS)
- Average commute time of 23.7 minutes
- Part of the Trenton-Princeton, NJ metro area
Key Metrics
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Mercer County (county-level results)
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Score Breakdown
5 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.
Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 24%)
How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 24%)
Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 18%)
Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 24%)
Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 12%)
Location
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Start ComparisonLast Updated: 2026-01-01
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.
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