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Plainsboro Township
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    Plainsboro Township

    • A+
      Overall Grade
    • 41 reviews
      A+
      Overall Niche Grade
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      1. Public Schools
        A+
      2. Crime & Safety
        B+
      3. Housing
        B+
      4. Nightlife
        B
      5. Good for Families
        A+
      6. Diversity
        A
      7. Jobs
        B+
      8. Weather
        B minus
      9. Cost of Living
        C+
      10. Health & Fitness
        A
      11. Outdoor Activities
        A
      12. Commute
        B
      Plainsboro Township is located in New Jersey with a population of 22,928. Plainsboro Township is in Middlesex County and is one of the best places to live in New Jersey. Living in Plainsboro Township offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Plainsboro Township there are a lot of coffee shops and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Plainsboro Township and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Plainsboro Township are highly rated.
      Population
      22,928
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      Real Estate

      Median Home Value
      $546,100
      National
      $229,800
      Median Rent
      $1,649
      National
      $1,096
      Area Feel
      Urban Suburban Mix
      Rent vs. Own
      • Rent
        49%
      • Own
        51%
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      Crime & Safety

      Crime & Safety
      B+
      Based on violent and property crime rates.
      Violent Crimes
      • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
      • Assault
        30.6
        282.7
      • Murder
        0
        6.1
      • Rape
        4.4
        40.7
      • Robbery
        0
        135.5
      Property Crimes
      • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
      • Burglary
        61.3
        500.1
      • Theft
        302
        2,042.8
      • Motor Vehicle Theft
        30.6
        284

      Residents

      Diversity
      A
      Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
      Age
      • <10 years
        12%
      • 10-17 years
        11%
      • 18-24 years
        4%
      • 25-34 years
        17%
      • 35-44 years
        16%
      • 45-54 years
        16%
      • 55-64 years
        13%
      • 65+ years
        10%
      Education Levels
      • Master's degree or higher
        43%
        13%
      • Bachelor's degree
        34%
        20%
      • Some college or associate's degree
        11%
        29%
      • High school diploma or equivalent
        10%
        27%
      • Less than high school diploma
        1%
        11%
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      Working in Plainsboro Township

      Jobs
      B+
      Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
      Median Household Income
      $113,275
      National
      $64,994
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