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Explore the life in Princeton based on crime, public schools, cost of living, real estate, housing, properties, job opportunities, and local amenities data and Statistics.

1. Overview - Life In Princeton
2. Pros and Cons of Living In Princeton
3. Crime In Princeton
4. Cost of Living In Princeton
5. Gender In Princeton
6. Household Income For Princeton
7. Education In Princeton
8. Race & Ethnicity In Princeton

Princeton is a city in New Jersey state in USA with a population of 31161 residents.. The poverty rate of Princeton is 7.1%, which is 49% lower than national average. The typical household in Princeton earns $146127 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 20.2% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Princeton, only 96% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Princeton remained 3.7%, which is 21% lower than national rate. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Princeton, only 84% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 7% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Princeton is 180, which is 80% higher than national average. Median home value in Princeton is $872400 , which is 280% higher than national average. While median income in Princeton remained $146127, which is 116% higher than national average. Not only are incomes low in the town, but it also has a high cost of living, meaning a dollar does not go as far as it might elsewhere.

Jobs90%

Housing95%

Affordability70%

Safety90%

Amenities10%

Diversity85%

Education95%

Commute60%

The overall crime rate in Princeton, New Jersey is 72% lower than national average. The violent crime rate of Princeton is 91% lower than national average. While the property crime rate of Princeton is 68% lower than national average. You have 1 in 2833 chance of being victim of violent crime. You have 1 in 159 chance of being victim of property crime.

Ranking	Total Crime	Property Crime	Burglary	Larceny	Car Thefts
In New Jersey	64	60	62	59	57
In USA	2471	2402	2086	2341	1726

Ranking	Violent Crime	Murder	Robbery	Assault	Rape
In New Jersey	64	26	55	60	56
In USA	2176	330	1037	1987	1749