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Princeton, West Virginia · ZIP 24740

Princeton — ZIP 24740

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Princeton (24740) scores 78/100 — Good for Princeton. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $162K.

78OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

BGood

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index95/100
Violent crime share25%
Property crime share75%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index58/100
Avg math proficiency30%
Avg reading proficiency41%
Schools nearby5

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index50/100
Typical home value$162K
Median rent$795/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

$162K

Median Rent

$795/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 10 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

714

Violent Crime

152

Property Crime

562

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Mercer County, West Virginia (2024). 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
Mercer Elementary03–05258
36%
37%
Straley Elementary School03–05172
32%
37%
Princeton Senior High School09–12925
27%
52%
Princeton Middle School06–08488
25%
37%
Silver Springs Early Learning CenterPK–PK335Not reportedNot reported

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.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

16,559

Median Income

$45K

Homeownership

64%

Median Age

38.7 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 24740 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 24740 has a school score of 58/100. 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 24740 is approximately $162K. 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 24740 in Princeton has an overall NeighborScore of 78/100. 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.