Population 15,032 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Princeton Meadows
Household size in Princeton Meadows
| Period | Princeton Meadows | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.31 | 2.79 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.37 | 2.85 | 2.82 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.50 | 2.82 | 2.78 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.49 | 2.79 | 2.76 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.18 | −0.00 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
The average household in Princeton Meadows has 2.49 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has climbed from 2.31 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the east.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Princeton Meadows
| Period | Princeton Meadows | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.8 | 38.0 | 39.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.5 | 38.7 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 34.8 | 39.8 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.9 | 40.4 | 40.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.1 | +2.4 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 35.9, Princeton Meadows is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. The median age has climbed from 32.8 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 415 New Jersey cities with 5,000+ people, only 23 are younger.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Princeton Meadows
| Period | Princeton Meadows | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.1% | 13.1% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.8% | 12.8% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.5% | 11.4% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.3% | 11.6% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.3% of households in Princeton Meadows, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 2.7 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Princeton Meadows
Renters in Princeton Meadows
| Period | Princeton Meadows | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 66.5% | 47.1% | 33.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 65.7% | 48.7% | 35.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 66.6% | 48.8% | 36.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 69.3% | 48.6% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +3.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Princeton Meadows: 69.3% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. More than a third of owners (36.7%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 2.8 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 415 New Jersey cities with 5,000+ people, only 14 have a higher share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Princeton Meadows
| Period | Princeton Meadows | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.0% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.8% | 9.0% | 9.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.3% | 9.1% | 9.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 2.8% | 7.9% | 6.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.1 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 2.8% of homes in Princeton Meadows are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 4.1 points, in line with the national trend. Princeton Meadows has a lower vacancy rate than the great majority of New Jersey cities.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Princeton Meadows
| Period | Princeton Meadows | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1983 | 1957 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1985 | 1958 | 1966 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1984 | 1959 | 1967 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1985 | 1962 | 1969 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Princeton Meadows are a bit newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1985, versus 1980 across the U.S. Princeton Meadows has newer homes than at least four in five New Jersey cities.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Princeton Meadows
| Period | Princeton Meadows | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,361 | $1,268 | $1,246 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,377 | $1,377 | $1,324 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,673 | $1,645 | $1,522 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,022 | $2,060 | $1,896 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$661 | +$792 | +$651 | +$606 |
Rent in Princeton Meadows runs $2,022 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $661 a month from 2006–10, a 49% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 24.0% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northwest; the highest are in the southeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Princeton Meadows
Bachelor's degrees in Princeton Meadows
| Period | Princeton Meadows | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 67.0% | 35.0% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 69.3% | 36.7% | 36.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 79.1% | 39.9% | 39.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 79.1% | 43.6% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +12.1 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
Princeton Meadows is highly educated: about eight in ten adults 25 and older (79.1%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 12.1 points, mirroring the country. Of the 415 New Jersey cities with 5,000+ people, only 16 have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Princeton Meadows
| Period | Princeton Meadows | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 96.5% | 83.7% | 87.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.5% | 84.6% | 88.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 98.8% | 86.2% | 89.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.4% | 86.9% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Princeton Meadows: 98.4% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 1.9 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 415 New Jersey cities with 5,000+ people, only 20 have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Princeton Meadows
| Period | Princeton Meadows | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.1% | 7.9% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.5% | 9.5% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.6% | 6.9% | 6.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Princeton Meadows runs below the national rate: 4.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment is down 1.5 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Princeton Meadows compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Princeton Meadows | 2.49 | 35.9 | 6.3% | 69.3% | 2.8% | 1985 | $2,022 | 79.1% | 98.4% | 4.6% |
| Plainsboro | 2.94 | 46.2 | 4.1% | 18.9% | 4.1% | 1992 | $2,229 | 84.5% | 97.0% | 2.3% |
| Cranbury | 2.60 | 51.5 | 5.6% | 30.9% | 3.8% | 1986 | $1,801 | 59.9% | 96.3% | 3.5% |
| Princeton Junction | 2.79 | 46.9 | 4.2% | 25.3% | 3.2% | 1987 | $2,515 | 84.4% | 98.3% | 3.1% |
| Dayton | 2.97 | 42.3 | 2.6% | 11.3% | 2.2% | 1992 | $2,531 | 71.1% | 94.4% | 5.9% |
| Penns Neck | 2.71 | 33.6 | 21.5% | 52.8% | 6.7% | 2002 | $2,207 | 81.7% | 95.8% | 7.3% |
| Kingston | 2.27 | 51.6 | 1.9% | 22.1% | 2.9% | 1954 | $1,953 | 59.9% | 98.5% | 2.4% |
| Heathcote | 2.38 | 41.9 | 4.1% | 26.2% | 1.5% | 1988 | $1,891 | 65.7% | 93.8% | 3.9% |
| Monmouth Junction | 2.82 | 40.0 | 5.5% | 36.1% | 2.2% | 1989 | $2,094 | 65.6% | 94.8% | 5.7% |
| Hightstown | 2.68 | 41.1 | 8.3% | 34.8% | 4.5% | 1973 | $1,726 | 43.8% | 90.2% | 5.0% |
| Princeton | 2.56 | 40.2 | 7.0% | 38.1% | 7.8% | 1977 | $2,272 | 83.3% | 97.1% | 4.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Princeton Meadows. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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