Living in Princeton, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Princeton · Census data 2020–2024
Princeton has 1,166 residents with a median age of 46.7. The median household income is $54,205 (30% lower than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $116,700, the median rent is $755/month.
Princeton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Princeton at a glance
- Population
- 1,166
- Median age
- 46.7State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $54,205State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $116,700State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $755/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 70.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Princeton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 56% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 30% lower than the Wisconsin median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 5.5%; a poverty rate of 16.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Princeton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Princeton the median home value is $116,700, 65% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $755 per month, which is 26.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,066 a month in housing costs.
Princeton median household income
The median household income in Princeton is $54,205 and the income per person is $31,843. 16.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in Princeton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 619
- Owner-occupied
- 70.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.8%
- Vacant
- 12.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1947
- Average household size
- 2.12
Princeton demographics
- Population
- 1,166
- Median age
- 46.7
- Under 18
- 16.4%
- 65 and older
- 26.7%
- Households
- 541
- Foreign-born
- 0.5%
- Veterans
- 8.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Princeton ›
Education in Princeton
15% of adults 25 and older in Princeton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 4.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Princeton
- Unemployment rate
- 5.5%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 14.8%
- Drive alone
- 72.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 85%
Princeton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Princeton | 1,166 | $54,205 | $116,700 | $755 |
| Marquette | 232 | $58,750 | $232,500 | $900 |
| Green Lake | 1,076 | $55,970 | $218,200 | $721 |
| Neshkoro | 470 | $32,446 | $121,900 | $800 |
| Montello | 1,404 | $55,758 | $157,800 | $638 |
| Kingston | 271 | $72,083 | $151,600 | $695 |
| Markesan | 1,275 | $62,165 | $155,000 | $514 |
| Berlin | 5,562 | $59,472 | $160,300 | $832 |
| Lohrville | 457 | $61,964 | $123,200 | $841 |
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What is the median household income in Princeton, WI?
The median household income in Princeton is $54,205, 30% lower than the Wisconsin median of $77,485 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Princeton?
The median home value in Princeton is $116,700, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in Princeton?
The median gross rent in Princeton is $755 per month, about 26.9% of household income.
Is Princeton, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 56% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 30% lower than the Wisconsin median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 5.5%; a poverty rate of 16.8%.
What is the median age in Princeton?
The median age in Princeton is 46.7 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Princeton?
The average commute to work in Princeton is 24 minutes; 14.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Princeton?
The unemployment rate in Princeton is 5.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Princeton?
15% 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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