Princeton, Texas

Small Texas city with local appeal

Southwest Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metro

WhereAtHome Score

71.3

C-

out of 100

Overview

Princeton is a Texas city with a population of approximately 28,027, part of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $288,891. Median household income is $93,586.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 28,027 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $288,891 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $93,586 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 34.1 minutes
  • Part of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

28,027

Source: Census ACS

$288,891

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$93,586

Source: Census ACS

34.1 min

Source: Census ACS

107 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Collin County (county-level results)

43%
54%
Democrat 222,115
Republican 279,534
Leans R+11.2

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

5 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 71.1/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 24%)

Income vs Housing 89.2/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 24%)

Commute Time 30.5/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 18%)

Crime 50/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 24%)

Purchasing Power 54.6/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 12%)

WhereAtHome Score 71.3

Location

Princeton, TX (33.1555, -96.4981)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.