Princeton is a small city of 18,441 in Texas, with a median household income of $93,586
and a 2.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is
3% above the national average.
Strengths:
Princeton stands out for lower-than-average crime.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Princeton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Princeton 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: 103.3
Princeton's overall cost of living index is 103.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Princeton costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.
Metric
Princeton, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$275,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,734
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
78.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$93,586
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Princeton's violent crime rate is 273.9 per 100,000 residents
— 28% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
273.9 /100k
Property Crime
844.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Princeton is served primarily by PRINCETON ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.0:1
.
Metric
Princeton, TX
National Avg
School District
PRINCETON ISD
—
Elementary Schools
8
—
Middle Schools
3
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
27.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
91.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Princeton sees average highs of 56.4°F in January
and 94.2°F in July,
with 42.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.2 inches of snow per year.
Princeton's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average.
That puts Princeton roughly 3% above the national average in cost.
The median home price is $275,200 and median rent is $1,734/month.
Princeton's violent crime rate is 273.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 844.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Princeton are operated by PRINCETON ISD.
The district has 8 elementary, 3 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.0:1. 27.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Princeton, TX has a population of 18,441, a median household income of $93,586, and an unemployment rate of 2.4%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Princeton averages 56.4°F in January and 94.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.2 inches
with about 0.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Princeton, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 75407.
The population of Princeton, Texas is 18,441 with a median age of 32.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Princeton: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $275,200, median household income $93,586, crime index 59 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Princeton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
