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    Princeton

    #4 in Best Places to Live in New Jersey
    • A+
      Overall Grade
    • 83 reviews
      A+
      Overall Niche Grade
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      1. Public Schools
        A+
      2. Crime & Safety
        B
      3. Housing
        C+
      4. Nightlife
        A
      5. Good for Families
        A+
      6. Diversity
        A minus
      7. Jobs
        B+
      8. Weather
        B minus
      9. Cost of Living
        C
      10. Health & Fitness
        A+
      11. Outdoor Activities
        A
      12. Commute
        A+
      Princeton is a with a population of 31,161. Princeton is in Mercer County and is one of the best places to live in New Jersey. Living in Princeton offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Princeton there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Princeton and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Princeton are highly rated.
      Population
      31,161
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      Real Estate

      Median Home Value
      $872,400
      National
      $229,800
      Median Rent
      $1,704
      National
      $1,096
      Area Feel
      Dense Suburban
      Rent vs. Own
      • Rent
        44%
      • Own
        56%
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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
        25.4
        282.7
      • Murder
        0
        6.1
      • Rape
        0
        40.7
      • Robbery
        9.5
        135.5
      Property Crimes
      • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
      • Burglary
        60.4
        500.1
      • Theft
        511.8
        2,042.8
      • Motor Vehicle Theft
        50.9
        284
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      Residents

      Diversity
      A minus
      Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
      Age
      • <10 years
        7%
      • 10-17 years
        12%
      • 18-24 years
        23%
      • 25-34 years
        11%
      • 35-44 years
        9%
      • 45-54 years
        13%
      • 55-64 years
        10%
      • 65+ years
        16%
      Education Levels
      • Master's degree or higher
        58%
        13%
      • Bachelor's degree
        27%
        20%
      • Some college or associate's degree
        7%
        29%
      • High school diploma or equivalent
        5%
        27%
      • Less than high school diploma
        3%
        11%
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      Working in Princeton

      Jobs
      B+
      Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
      Median Household Income
      $146,127
      National
      $64,994
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