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Princeton, New Jersey · ZIP 08540

Princeton — ZIP 08540

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Princeton (08540) scores 88/100 — Excellent for Princeton. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $995K.

88OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

A-Excellent

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index95/100
Violent crime share7%
Property crime share93%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index81/100
Avg math proficiency66%
Avg reading proficiency77%
Schools nearby7

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index35/100
Typical home value$995K
Median rent$3,509/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$995K

Median Rent

$3,509/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

7,610

Violent Crime

1,077

Property Crime

6,533

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Mercer County, New Jersey (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Princeton Charter SchoolKG–08423
86%
92%
Littlebrook SchoolPK–05374
79%
72%
Riverside SchoolPK–05306
72%
77%
Johnson Park SchoolPK–05360
67%
72%
Community Park SchoolPK–05316
62%
72%
Princeton Middle School06–08794
53%
76%
Princeton High School09–121,518
44%
76%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

49,499

Median Income

$177K

Homeownership

64%

Median Age

40.6 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 08540 has a reported-crime score of 95/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 08540 has a school score of 81/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 08540 is approximately $995K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 08540 in Princeton has an overall NeighborScore of 88/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.