Dallas-Fort Worth metro, TX relocation guide
Moving to Princeton, TX
$306,500Median listing price
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About Princeton
Princeton is a city in Collin County; population was 17,027 at the 2020 census, estimated at 43,524 in 2025, and described in the prior research extract as the fastest-growing city in the United States (read September 24, 2026). A former railroad town on US-380, it is being transformed by massive master-planned development (including the huge Trails community).
Home prices in Princeton
The median listing price in Princeton is $306,500.
Top places in Princeton
- Historic downtown Princeton along US-380.
- J.M. Caldwell Sr. Community Park.
- Parkview Park.
- Lake Lavon access (west side of the lake).
- New master-planned amenity centers (Trails, Cypress Creek).
Commuting from Princeton
- Approximate drive to downtown Dallas: ~45–55 minutes via US-380 / US-75 (approximate; longer at peak).
- Approximate drive to downtown Fort Worth: ~75–90 minutes via US-75 / I-35W (approximate).
Princeton FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Princeton, TX?
The median listing price in Princeton is $306,500. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Princeton, TX?
Approximate drive to downtown Dallas: ~45–55 minutes via US-380 / US-75 (approximate; longer at peak).
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.