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08540
Princeton, NJ
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08540
Princeton		 08542
Princeton
Population & People
Population 49,499 Best 2,415
Median Age 40.1 Best 41.7
Avg Household Size 2.6 2.0 Best
% Male 50.0% Best 54.6%
% Female 50.0% 45.4% Best
Race & Ethnicity
% White 52.5% Best 55.5%
% Hispanic 6.7% Best 17.3%
% Black 5.4% Best 11.1%
% Asian 31.1% 12.4% Best
% Other Race 3.1% Best 3.7%
Income & Poverty
Median HH Income $169,898 Best $104,694
Median Family Income — —
% Below Poverty 7.7% 3.9% Best
Housing
Median Home Value $723,400 $754,800 Best
Median Rent $2,083 Best $2,398
Median Gross Rent — —
% Owner-Occupied 63.4% Best 36.0%
% Renter-Occupied 36.6% Best 64.0%
Total Housing Units 19,255 1,294 Best
% Vacant 6.3% 5.7% Best
Education
% College Grad 86.2% Best 67.7%
Bachelors+ 24,014 Best 1,136
Employment
Unemployment Rate 4.0% 3.0% Best
Labor Force 26,188 1,814 Best
Employed 25,132 Best 1,759
Commute
% Drove Alone 43.4% 33.4% Best
% Public Transit 7.6% 4.8% Best
% Work From Home 35.1% 17.6% Best
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08540 Princeton, NJ 08542 Princeton, NJ