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Plainsboro Township

  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Town in New Jersey
  • 28 reviews
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    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-
    9. Cost of Living
      C-
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B
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    Plainsboro Township is located in New Jersey with a population of 23,487. 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 rent 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
    23,487

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $468,700
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,467
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      52%
    • Own
      48%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      33.9
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      0
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      72.1
      500.1
    • Theft
      441.3
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      21.2
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      14%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      4%
    • 25-34 years
      18%
    • 35-44 years
      17%
    • 45-54 years
      15%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      9%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      39%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      37%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      10%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      10%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      3%
      13%

    Working in Plainsboro Township

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $101,993
    National
    $55,322
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    Plainsboro Township Reviews

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    I have been living in Plainsboro since 2004 and I love the diversity of the community. It is a small family-oriented town with all the amenities available for its residents to enjoy. It has a beautiful library, a shopping complex with a grocery store, several restaurants, and beautiful parks and a preserve to enjoy! Plainsboro is known for its blue ribbon schools and offers safety and security to its residents as the crime rate is negligible. It is listed as one of the four Middlesex towns as New Jersey's top fifty safest communities! It also offers a great community garden in the summer and lots of greenery, open, beautiful, and clean space to enjoy for all ages. Plainsboro has an easy access to major highways and public transportation. I love the overall warm feeling of this town. No wonder I have made it my home for last thirteen years!
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    It a small town but there are so many apartments and houses with enough living space. Every store you need is here with the best-looking library which provides the best resources. Although it’s a small town with high taxes it has one of the best schools in New Jersey. WWP high school North and WWP High school South. Plainsboro is a very diverse town with a very big preserve for plants and animals, it’s a beautiful town. Something I would change is I would add more swimming pools so athletes like me can use them often during the summer.
    Plainsboro is a very exciting place to live in. People here are known to have a helping nature, and the resources for all types of people are simply amazing. Even though some things such as restaurants and houses are on the pricier side, the overall experience of living here is very rewarding, especially if you work your hardest with the privileges you have.