Princeton, NJ
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
31,161
Unemployment
3.7%
Poverty
7.1%
Median Home
$872,400
Median Income
$146,127
Median Rent
$1,704
Princeton SnackAbility
6
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
9/10
Housing
9.5
Affordability
7
Diversity
8.5
Safety
9
Amenities
1
Education
9.5
Commute
6
Princeton, NJ Crime Report
207
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
658.0
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-71.95%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Princeton / 100k People |
New Jersey / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 207 | 658.0 | 1,353.6 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 11 | 35.0 | 195.4 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 3.7 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 3 | 9.5 | 49.4 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 8 | 25.4 | 127.9 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 196 | 623.1 | 1,158.2 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 19 | 60.4 | 146.2 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 161 | 511.8 | 896.3 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 16 | 50.9 | 115.7 | 246.0 |
Princeton, NJ Cost Of Living
180
Princeton's Overall Cost Of Living
Princeton's Overall Cost Of Living
1.8x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Princeton | New Jersey | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 180 | 121 | 100 | |
| Services | 111 | 107 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 108 | 107 | 100 | |
| Health | 102 | 100 | 100 | |
| Housing | 351 | 160 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 107 | 106 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 102 | 98 | 100 | |
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Population over time in Princeton
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 31,161 | 1.4% |
| 2019 | 30,728 | 0.0% |
| 2018 | 30,722 | 1.8% |
| 2017 | 30,168 | 4.3% |
| 2016 | 28,936 | -0.0% |
| 2015 | 28,940 | 1.1% |
| 2014 | 28,621 | - |
| 2013 | 0 | - |
| 2012 | 0 | - |
| 2011 | 0 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Princeton
| Race | Princeton | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 67.5% | 54.7% | 60.1% |
| African American | 5.6% | 12.6% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 17.2% | 9.6% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 3.8% | 2.1% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 5.9% | 20.4% | 18.2% |
Gender in Princeton
| Gender | Princeton | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 51.1% | 50.8% |
| Male | 49.7% | 48.9% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Princeton for adults over 25
| Education | Princeton | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 5.0% | 27.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 5.0% | 16.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 2.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 27.0% | 25.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 30.0% | 12.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 8.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 19.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Princeton, New Jersey
| Income | Princeton | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.5% | 4.7% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.4% | 3.1% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.9% | 6.7% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3.2% | 6.6% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 5.2% | 9.0% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 9.5% | 14.5% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.0% | 12.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 11.8% | 17.8% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 9.8% | 10.4% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 39.7% | 14.8% | 8.3% |
