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Princeton, TX Area Guide

Experience small-town delights just outside the big city

Suburban Family-Friendly Growing Modern Diverse Convenient Active Welcoming Quaint Quiet

Located in Collin County, Princeton is a growing small town about seven miles east of McKinney on U.S. 380. Princeton has become increasingly popular with commuters and families for its public schools and convenience to Dallas-Fort Worth, which is about 35 miles southwest of Princeton.

Princeton offers residents access to a variety of recreational opportunities. Lake Lavon borders Princeton, providing space for activities like camping, fishing, boating, and more. Princeton is also convenient to numerous parks and golf courses as well as the Heard Science Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary. Princeton is home to a tight-knit community bonded by special events such as the Fourth of July Spectacular and the Princeton Spring Onion Festival. The many metropolitan amenities of Dallas and Fort Worth are less than an hour’s drive away too.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Princeton, TX is $1,137 for a studio, $1,357 for one bedroom, $1,692 for two bedrooms, and $2,047 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Princeton has increased by 2.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,357/month
756 Sq Ft
House
$2,127/month
1,855 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,696/month
1,482 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Princeton, TX is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

26 / 100

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

Somewhat Bikeable

31 / 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Harper Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Lacy Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Godwin Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Huddleston Intermediate School

Public

Grades 6

397 Students

Southard Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Clark Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Huddleston Intermediate School

Public

Grades 6

397 Students

Princeton High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Blackland Prairie Raptor Center
  • The Heard Natural Science Museum
  • Celebration Park

Military Bases

Airports

  • Dallas Love Field

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.