Living in Princeton Meadows, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Princeton Meadows · Census data 2020–2024
Princeton Meadows has 15,561 residents with a median age of 34.7. The median household income is $131,213 (27% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $665,700, the median rent is $2,010/month.
Princeton Meadows at a glance
- Population
- 15,561
- Median age
- 34.7State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $131,213State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $665,700State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $2,010/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 37.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 79.5%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is Princeton Meadows a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 27% higher than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 4.6%; a poverty rate of 5.1%.
Cons: Home values 47% higher than the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Princeton Meadows
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Princeton Meadows the median home value is $665,700, 100% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,010 per month, which is 23.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,654 a month in housing costs.
Princeton Meadows median household income
The median household income in Princeton Meadows is $131,213 and the income per person is $68,710. 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Princeton Meadows: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,136
- Owner-occupied
- 37.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 62.4%
- Vacant
- 1.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 2.58
Princeton Meadows demographics
- Population
- 15,561
- Median age
- 34.7
- Under 18
- 25.1%
- 65 and older
- 8.4%
- Households
- 6,021
- Foreign-born
- 51.5%
- Veterans
- 1.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Princeton Meadows ›
Education in Princeton Meadows
79.5% of adults 25 and older in Princeton Meadows have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 43.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Princeton Meadows
- Unemployment rate
- 4.6%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 33.3%
- Drive alone
- 55.7%
- Public transit
- 4.4%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 99%
Princeton Meadows vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Princeton Meadows | 15,561 | $131,213 | $665,700 | $2,010 |
| Plainsboro | 24,167 | $131,638 | $683,100 | $2,037 |
| Plainsboro Center | 2,773 | $119,317 | $483,300 | $2,099 |
| Cranbury | 4,012 | $216,691 | $889,400 | $1,603 |
| Monmouth Junction | 9,141 | $133,585 | $552,900 | $1,935 |
| Princeton Junction | 2,025 | $224,732 | $709,800 | $1,661 |
| Heathcote | 7,717 | $141,295 | $567,500 | $1,623 |
| South Brunswick | 47,137 | $150,933 | $582,700 | $1,935 |
| Kingston | 1,670 | $110,813 | $475,900 | $1,765 |
More for people moving to Princeton Meadows
Princeton Meadows ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Princeton Meadows: FAQ
What is the median household income in Princeton Meadows, NJ?
The median household income in Princeton Meadows is $131,213, 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 Princeton Meadows?
The median home value in Princeton Meadows is $665,700, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Princeton Meadows?
The median gross rent in Princeton Meadows is $2,010 per month, about 23.2% of household income.
Is Princeton Meadows, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 27% higher than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 4.6%; a poverty rate of 5.1%. Minuses: home values 47% higher than the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes.
What is the median age in Princeton Meadows?
The median age in Princeton Meadows is 34.7 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Princeton Meadows?
The average commute to work in Princeton Meadows is 34 minutes; 33.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Princeton Meadows?
The unemployment rate in Princeton Meadows is 4.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Princeton Meadows?
79.5% of adults in Princeton Meadows 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.
Last updated: