Princeton
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Princeton
- grade A+Overall Grade
- Rating 4.46 out of 5 84 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
- Health & Fitnessgrade A+
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A
- Commutegrade A+
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Median Home Value
$893,600
National
$244,900Median Rent
$2,025
National
$1,163Area Feel
Dense Suburban
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Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade B
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault18.5national 282.7
- Murder0national 6.1
- Rape0national 40.7
- Robbery12.3national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary86.3national 500.1
- Theft558national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft50.9national 284
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Working in Princeton
Jobs
grade B+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$165,149
National
$69,021Top Public Schools Serving Princeton
- grade A+
Princeton High School
- Rating 3.87 out of 5 332 reviews
- grade A+
West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South
- Rating 3.85 out of 5 321 reviews
- grade A+
Princeton Charter School
- Rating 4 out of 5 19 reviews
- grade A+
J. Witherspoon Middle School
- Rating 5 out of 5 3 reviews
- grade A+
Littlebrook Elementary School
- Rating 5 out of 5 12 reviews
Top Private Schools Near Princeton
- grade A+
Princeton International School of Math and Science
- Rating 4.93 out of 5 15 reviews
- grade A+
The Lawrenceville School
- Rating 4.24 out of 5 169 reviews
- grade A+
The Peddie School
- Rating 4.21 out of 5 151 reviews
- grade A+
Princeton Day School
- Rating 3.94 out of 5 127 reviews
- grade A+
Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart
- Rating 4.05 out of 5 86 reviews
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Princeton 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.