City Intelligence

Plainsboro, NJ

What it costs, how it lives, and what to check before you buy in Plainsboro. Sourced from U.S. Census, HUD, NCES, FEMA, and FCC — aggregated across the whole city, not just one neighborhood.

Livability Score

72/ 100

Solid overall with category-specific trade-offs.

Cost of LivingB-
Housing MarketB-
EnvironmentB+
WeatherB-

Population

20,693

Median Home

$603K

Median Income

$122K

Zip Codes Covered

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With a population of 20,693, Plainsboro is a smaller NJ city. Median household income is $122K with homes valued around $603K. The city scores highest in amenities (A-).

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Market Snapshot

Key housing and market metrics for Plainsboro, NJ. Use these numbers as a starting point, then dig into specific neighborhoods.

Median Home Value

$603K

Vacancy Rate

4.0%

Owner-Occupied

44%

ZIP Code Breakdown

Area stats for ZIP codes in Plainsboro, sorted by population. Run a Real Report Card on a specific address for property-level detail.

08536

Area Stats

Pop: 20,693

Home Value: $603K

Plainsboro Area Map

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Schools Near Plainsboro

Schools in and around Plainsboro, organized by type. School assignments vary by address — always confirm with the district directly.

Elementary Schools (9)

Brooks Crossing Elementary School

Dayton Elementary School

Deans Elementary School

Grace N. Rogers Elementary School

Indian Fields Elementary School

Monmouth Junction Elementary School

Town Center Elementary School at Plainsboro

Village Elementary School

Walter C. Black Elementary School

Middle Schools (7)

Cranbury School

Crossroads North Middle School

Crossroads South Middle School

Littlebrook School

Melvin H. Kreps Middle School

Riverside School

Thomas R Grover Middle School

High Schools (4)

Hightstown High School

South Brunswick High School

West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North

West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South

Livability Grades

How Plainsboro stacks up across six key categories.

Cost of LivingB-
Housing MarketB-
EnvironmentB+
WeatherB-
AmenitiesA-

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Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, FEMA, EPA, NCES, NREL, HUD, FCC, NOAA, EIA, OpenStreetMap. Data represents the primary zip code for Plainsboro and may not reflect all neighborhoods. Market conditions change frequently; this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute real estate advice. Last updated on a rolling basis.