Princeton
- Town in New Jersey
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Princeton
- grade A+Overall Grade
- Town in New Jersey
- Rating 4.45 out of 5 82 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade A+
- Crime & Safetygrade B
- Housinggrade C+
- Nightlifegrade A
- Good for Familiesgrade A+
- Diversitygrade A minus
- Jobsgrade B+
- Weathergrade B minus
- Cost of Livinggrade C minus
- Health & Fitnessgrade A+
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A
- Commutegrade A+
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Real Estate
Median Home Value
$866,200
National
$217,500Median Rent
$1,532
National
$1,062Area Feel
Dense Suburban
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Princeton Rankings
Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade B
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault28.5national 282.7
- Murder0national 6.1
- Rape3.2national 40.7
- Robbery0national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary142.4national 500.1
- Theft601.1national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft9.5national 284
Residents
Working in Princeton
Jobs
grade B+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$137,672
National
$62,843Top Public Schools Serving Princeton
- grade A+
Princeton High School
- Rating 3.88 out of 5 322 reviews
- grade A+
West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South
- Rating 3.84 out of 5 308 reviews
- grade A+
Princeton Charter School
- Rating 4.17 out of 5 18 reviews
- grade A+
Thomas R. Grover Middle School
- Rating 4.7 out of 5 10 reviews
- grade A+
J. Witherspoon Middle School
- Rating 5 out of 5 3 reviews
Top Private Schools in Princeton
- grade A+
Princeton International School of Math and Science
- Rating 4.9 out of 5 10 reviews
- grade A+
Princeton Day School
- Rating 3.86 out of 5 112 reviews
- grade A+
Stuart Country Day School
- Rating 3.7 out of 5 93 reviews
- grade A+
The Hun School of Princeton
- Rating 3.83 out of 5 123 reviews
- grade A
The Lewis Clinic & School
- Rating 4.8 out of 5 5 reviews
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Great place to raise a family. It is near Princeton Junction train station and bus stops for NYC and elsewhere. You can easily commute to NYC or Philadelphia. There is a small train (Dinky) that you can take from Princeton University to the PJ station. The university has buses for around town. You will enjoy suburban life in a college town. Princeton University has many events you can go to. McCarter Theatre is also in town. Princeton is not a big party school so students are respectful to residents and their property. Many tutor. You and your children will be able to walk/bike to town, which is especially appreciated by the teenagers. The public schools are top notch from elementary to high school. We live in Littlebrook and our kids walk, bike or scooter to elementary, middle or high school without crossing Nassau. Love their schools. There are many private day and boarding schools within a 10-15 mile radius. Great town. Everything is nearby. Go for it!
I love Princeton because it’s clean, quiet and suburban/country! The town is somewhat diverse. My neighbors are friendly and they also keep to themselves. This town is a great place to raise a family. FYI, if you live close to Montgomery Township, your children will have to attend schools in Skillman which is another great town. Skillman’s schools are great!
Princeton is a great place to live. The public schools are outstanding. Our oldest goes to Peddie, which is phenomenal. One is at Princeton High, which offers a private school experience for the price of taxes. The middle school is also very good. Great town. The houses sell fast and seem to wind up in competitive bidding. So if you find one you like don't waste time making a great offer! A challenge to find a starter home in Princeton under $600k currently.