New Jersey relocation guide
Moving to Princeton, NJ
$1,050,600Median home value
MercerArea
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About Princeton
Princeton is a renowned university town in Mercer County, home to Princeton University and a classic downtown of shops and restaurants along Nassau Street and Palmer Square. Housing ranges from historic colonials near campus to newer developments. It blends small-town character with world-class academic and cultural life, and draws commuters to both New York and Philadelphia.
Home prices in Princeton
The median home value in Princeton is $1,050,600.
Top places in Princeton
- Princeton University — historic Ivy League campus with open grounds.
- Nassau Street and Palmer Square — downtown shops and dining.
- Princeton University Art Museum — free museum on campus.
- Morven Museum & Garden — historic former governor's mansion.
- Princeton Battlefield State Park — Revolutionary War battlefield and Clarke House.
- Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park — towpath for walking and cycling.
Commuting from Princeton
- NJ Transit Princeton Branch ('Dinky') connects to Princeton Junction and the Northeast Corridor.
- Newark Liberty Airport is about 45 minutes northeast; Philadelphia about 1 hour southwest.
- U.S. Route 1 is the main highway.
Princeton FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Princeton, NJ?
The median home value in Princeton is $1,050,600. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Princeton, NJ?
NJ Transit Princeton Branch ('Dinky') connects to Princeton Junction and the Northeast Corridor.
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Town government
Schools
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Official town resources. School report cards via the New Jersey Department of Education.