Princeton

Ranked as a top town in the U.S., this is one of NJ's oldest, most historic, and most prestigious towns.

Welcome to Princeton

Township Overview

Ranked as a top town in the U.S., this is one of New Jerseys oldest, most historic and prestigious towns. It has a bustling downtown complete with top-rated restaurants, bars, and shopping right next of one of the best universities in the world.

Residents will have access to a top 15 school district, a train station that connects to NYC and easy access to the jersey shore. Whether you’re looking for quaint cottages, downtown townhomes or newly constructed houses, you’ll find it here. If you’ve dreamed of living in a quintessential North-eastern town, this is it!

Princeton Market Trends

Market data provided by U.S. Census Bureau and the local listing feed.

Princeton market trends indicate an increase of $51 (11%) in the average price per square foot over the past 6 months. The average sales price is up to $1,482,500 from $1,025,000 six months ago. The average time on market for properties in Princeton is 15 days. Buyers can expect to pay 100% of the seller’s asking price.

Overview for Princeton, NJ

30,717 people live in Princeton, where the median age is 28.9 and the average individual income is $79,217. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

30,717

Total Population

28.9 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$79,217

Average individual Income

Around Princeton, NJ

There's plenty to do around Princeton, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

72

Very Walkable

Walking Score

85

Very Bikeable

Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including JS Foodies Tokyo, The Blue Bears, and Princeton Lab School.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the JS Foodies Tokyo page on Yelp Search 14 S Tulane St on Google Maps	Dining · $$	0.68 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the The Blue Bears page on Yelp Search 301 N Harrison St on Google Maps	Dining	1.09 miles	49 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Princeton Lab School page on Yelp	Active	0.74 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Princeton ATA Black Belt Academy page on Yelp Search 947 State Rd on Google Maps	Active	2.65 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Princeton Brazilian JiuJitsu page on Yelp Search 741 Alexander Rd on Google Maps	Active	2.95 miles	8 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Activcore Physical Therapy & Performance page on Yelp Search 800 Bunn Dr on Google Maps	Active	1.96 miles	14 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the BELECO Hair Salon page on Yelp Search 4437 NJ 27 on Google Maps	Beauty	4.07 miles	8 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Addictedstilo Salon & Barbershop page on Yelp Search 4577 Rt 27 on Google Maps	Beauty	3.25 miles	17 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the AMK Electrolysis page on Yelp Search 12 Roszel Rd on Google Maps	Beauty	2.99 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Massage By Angela page on Yelp Search 814 Executive Dr on Google Maps	Beauty	2.71 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Vallerie-European Spa page on Yelp Search 173 Carter Rd on Google Maps	Beauty	3.06 miles	10 reviews	5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Princeton, NJ

Population Households Employment

Princeton has 9,120 households, with an average household size of 2.69. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Princeton do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 30,717 people call Princeton home. The population density is 1,711.66 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

30,717

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

28.9

Median Age

49.83 / 50.17%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

Less Than 9th Grade
High School Degree
Associate Degree
Bachelor Degree
Graduate Degree

9,120

Total Households

2.69

Average Household Size

$79,217

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married

Single

Divorced

Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes

15 to 29 Minutes

30 to 59 Minutes

60+ Minutes

Schools in Princeton, NJ

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Primary Schools ()

Middle Schools ()

High Schools ()

Mixed Schools ()

The following schools are within or nearby Princeton. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Type

Name

PROPERTY LISTINGS

Price

Living Area

For Sale

MLS® 2410456R

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Princeton

Welcome to Princeton

Township Overview

Princeton Market Trends

Overview for Princeton, NJ

30,717

28.9 years

High

$79,217

Around Princeton, NJ

72

Very Walkable

85

Very Bikeable

Points of Interest

Demographics and Employment Data for Princeton, NJ

30,717

High

28.9

49.83 / 50.17%

9,120

2.69

$79,217

Schools in Princeton, NJ

PROPERTY LISTINGS

$2,689,000

$1,500,000

$898,000

$545,000

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