What are the schools like in Plainsboro Center, NJ?

School district data for Plainsboro Center is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Plainsboro Center?

The median household income in Plainsboro Center, NJ is $112,629 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.7%.

What is the weather like in Plainsboro Center, NJ?

Plainsboro Center has an average high temperature of 40.5°F in January and 86.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 23.7 inches.

Plainsboro Center, NJ Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Plainsboro Center, NJ affordable or expensive?

Plainsboro Center's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Plainsboro Center is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $461,200 and the median rent is $1,839 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Plainsboro Center, NJ?

Plainsboro Center has a violent crime rate of 98.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 464.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Plainsboro Center, NJ a Good Place to Live?

Plainsboro Center is a small town of 2,766 in New Jersey, with a median household income of $112,629 and a 2.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

Strengths: Plainsboro Center stands out for a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices, longer commutes. Whether Plainsboro Center is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Plainsboro Center city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 112.5

Plainsboro Center's overall cost of living index is 112.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Plainsboro Center costs roughly 12% more than the average American city.

Metric	Plainsboro Center, NJ	National Avg
Median Home Value	$461,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,839	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	32.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$112,629	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Plainsboro Center's violent crime rate is 98.5 per 100,000 residents — 74% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

98.5 /100k

Property Crime

464.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Plainsboro Center, NJ	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	87.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	99.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Plainsboro Center sees average highs of 40.5°F in January and 86.7°F in July, with 49.3 inches of annual precipitation and 23.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Plainsboro Center, NJ
Average High — January	40.5°F
Average High — July	86.7°F
Annual Precipitation	49.3"
Annual Snowfall	23.7"

Demographics

Metric	Plainsboro Center, NJ	National Avg
Population	2,766	—
Median Age	36.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	32.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	47.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	7.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.3%	18.9%
Asian	42.2%	6.3%
Under 18	19.3%	22.2%
65 and over	12.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Princeton Meadows, NJ 1 mi Princeton Junction, NJ 2 mi Monmouth Junction, NJ 4 mi Kingston, NJ 4 mi Cranbury, NJ 4 mi

Plainsboro Center vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Plainsboro Center, NJ affordable or expensive?

Plainsboro Center's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Plainsboro Center roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $461,200 and median rent is $1,839/month.

What is the crime rate in Plainsboro Center, NJ?

Plainsboro Center's violent crime rate is 98.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 464.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Plainsboro Center?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Plainsboro Center, NJ a good place to live?

Plainsboro Center, NJ has a population of 2,766, a median household income of $112,629, and an unemployment rate of 2.7%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Plainsboro Center?

Plainsboro Center averages 40.5°F in January and 86.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 49.3 inches with about 23.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Plainsboro Center?

The population of Plainsboro Center, New Jersey is 2,766 with a median age of 36.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Plainsboro Center?

Key numbers for living in Plainsboro Center: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $461,200, median household income $112,629, crime index 24 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Plainsboro Center side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.