City Intelligence
What it costs, how it lives, and what to check before you buy in Princeton. Sourced from U.S. Census, HUD, NCES, FEMA, and FCC — aggregated across the whole city, not just one neighborhood.
Livability Score
Solid overall with category-specific trade-offs.
Population
51,108
Median Home
$708K
Median Income
$161K
Zip Codes Covered
2
With a population of 51,108, Princeton is a mid-sized NJ city. Median household income is $161K with homes valued around $708K. The city scores highest in weather (A+).
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Key housing and market metrics for Princeton, NJ. Use these numbers as a starting point, then dig into specific neighborhoods.
Median Home Value
$708K
Vacancy Rate
11.0%
Owner-Occupied
55%
Area stats for ZIP codes in Princeton, sorted by population. Run a Real Report Card on a specific address for property-level detail.
08540
Area StatsPop: 48,513
Home Value: $709K
08542
Area StatsPop: 2,595
Home Value: $686K
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Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, FEMA, EPA, NCES, NREL, HUD, FCC, NOAA, EIA, OpenStreetMap. Data represents the 2 most populated zip codes for Princeton 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.