What is the housing market like in Princeton, NC?

The median listing price in Princeton is $324,900. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026

How is the commute from Princeton, NC?

Approximate drive to downtown Raleigh: ~40 min via US-70 W / I-95 (typical, no-traffic; longer at peak).

Which school district serves Princeton, NC?

Princeton is served by Johnston County Public Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.

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About Princeton

Johnston County. Princeton is a small town in eastern Johnston County near US-70.

Front of the former Princeton Graded School, located at 601-611 W. Edwards Street in Princeton, North Carolina, United States. Built in 1925, it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.Photo: Nyttend · Public domain

Old Gurley Mill, built in 1914 as corn and feed mill. Oldest building in Princeton, North Carolina until its destruction in a fire in November 2020.Photo: Indy beetle · CC0

Home prices in Princeton

The median listing price in Princeton is $324,900.

Top places in Princeton

Princeton Community Park
Downtown Princeton

Commuting from Princeton

Approximate drive to downtown Raleigh: ~40 min via US-70 W / I-95 (typical, no-traffic; longer at peak).
Approximate drive to Research Triangle Park (RTP): ~55 min via I-95 N / I-40 (typical, no-traffic; longer at peak).

Schools in Princeton

Public schools: Johnston County Public Schools. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.

Princeton FAQs

What is the housing market like in Princeton, NC?
The median listing price in Princeton is $324,900. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026
How is the commute from Princeton, NC?
Approximate drive to downtown Raleigh: ~40 min via US-70 W / I-95 (typical, no-traffic; longer at peak).
Which school district serves Princeton, NC?
Princeton is served by Johnston County Public Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.

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Schools

Johnston County Public Schools — NCES district profile

Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.

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