Living in Princeton, Nebraska

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Princeton · Census data 2020–2024

Princeton has 99 residents with a median age of 50.6. The median home value is $221,600.

Princeton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Princeton at a glance

Population
99
Median age
50.6State: 37.2
Median home value
$221,600State: $238,600
Homeowners
100%
Bachelor's degree or higher
47.1%

Is Princeton a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 7% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 5.1%.

The weather is best in May–June and August–September.

Cost of living in Princeton

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Princeton the median home value is $221,600, 33% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,568 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Princeton$221,600
Nebraska$238,600
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Nebraska$1,072
United States$1,413

Housing in Princeton: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
39
Owner-occupied
100%
Renter-occupied
0%
Vacant
0%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1968
Average household size
2.54

Princeton demographics

Population
99
Median age
50.6
Under 18
14.1%
65 and older
14.1%
Households
39
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
3.5%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White100%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Princeton ›

Education in Princeton

47.1% of adults 25 and older in Princeton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Nebraska: 34.6%), and 38.8% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Princeton47.1%
Nebraska34.6%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Princeton

Unemployment rate
0%State: 3%
Average commute
—State: 19 min
Work from home
11.3%
Drive alone
51.6%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
100%

Princeton vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Princeton99—$221,600—
Sprague176$81,250$197,300$1,607
Cortland547$74,583$183,200$1,075
Hallam346$98,214$287,900$988
Martell133$134,115$199,100—
Hickman3,004$104,375$311,700—
Firth604$80,938$221,600$1,056
Roca242$100,000$231,300$1,125
Panama232$94,514$197,800$1,313

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Living in Princeton: FAQ

What is the average home price in Princeton?

The median home value in Princeton is $221,600, compared with $238,600 in Nebraska.

Is Princeton, NE a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 7% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 5.1%.

What is the median age in Princeton?

The median age in Princeton is 50.6 years (Nebraska: 37.2).

What is the unemployment rate in Princeton?

The unemployment rate in Princeton is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Princeton?

47.1% of adults in Princeton have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.

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