Living in Plainsboro, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Plainsboro · Census data 2020–2024
Plainsboro has 24,167 residents with a median age of 37.6. The median household income is $131,638 (27% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $683,100, the median rent is $2,037/month.
Plainsboro at a glance
- Population
- 24,167
- Median age
- 37.6State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $131,638State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $683,100State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $2,037/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 47.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 80.1%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Plainsboro a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 27% higher than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 4.2%.
Cons: Home values 50% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Plainsboro
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Plainsboro the median home value is $683,100, 105% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,037 per month, which is 24.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,791 a month in housing costs.
Plainsboro median household income
The median household income in Plainsboro is $131,638 and the income per person is $76,262. 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Plainsboro: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 10,175
- Owner-occupied
- 47.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 52.3%
- Vacant
- 3.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 2.42
Plainsboro demographics
- Population
- 24,167
- Median age
- 37.6
- Under 18
- 22.4%
- 65 and older
- 11.6%
- Households
- 9,853
- Foreign-born
- 50.3%
- Veterans
- 1.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Plainsboro ›
Education in Plainsboro
80.1% of adults 25 and older in Plainsboro have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 45.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Plainsboro
- Unemployment rate
- 4%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 36%
- Drive alone
- 52.8%
- Public transit
- 5.1%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.9%
Plainsboro vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plainsboro | 24,167 | $131,638 | $683,100 | $2,037 |
| Plainsboro Center | 2,773 | $119,317 | $483,300 | $2,099 |
| Princeton Meadows | 15,561 | $131,213 | $665,700 | $2,010 |
| Princeton Junction | 2,025 | $224,732 | $709,800 | $1,661 |
| Monmouth Junction | 9,141 | $133,585 | $552,900 | $1,935 |
| Kingston | 1,670 | $110,813 | $475,900 | $1,765 |
| Cranbury | 4,012 | $216,691 | $889,400 | $1,603 |
| Heathcote | 7,717 | $141,295 | $567,500 | $1,623 |
| West Windsor | 30,479 | $197,190 | $776,400 | $2,327 |
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What is the median household income in Plainsboro, NJ?
The median household income in Plainsboro is $131,638, 27% higher than the New Jersey median of $103,556 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Plainsboro?
The median home value in Plainsboro is $683,100, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Plainsboro?
The median gross rent in Plainsboro is $2,037 per month, about 24.1% of household income.
Is Plainsboro, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 27% higher than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 4.2%. Minuses: home values 50% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
What is the median age in Plainsboro?
The median age in Plainsboro is 37.6 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Plainsboro?
The average commute to work in Plainsboro is 33 minutes; 36% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Plainsboro?
The unemployment rate in Plainsboro is 4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Plainsboro?
80.1% of adults in Plainsboro 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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