Median Age
34 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
30%
Over 65
11%
Princeton
Princeton, TX Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,322
Population
28,335
Renter Mix
24% Rent
Experience small-town delights just outside the big city
Suburban
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Family-Friendly
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Growing
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Modern
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Diverse
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Convenient
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Active
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Welcoming
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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.
Explore the City
Living in Princeton provides access to both a web of highways and a central highway.
Some Princeton homes aren’t locked into a traditional suburban sprawl and stand at a distance.
Princeton is a lovely neighborhood to settle down and enjoy life.
Living in Princeton is a pleasant experience for many homeowners.
Princeton also boasts of beautiful traditional brick homes that exude elegance and charm.
Princeton is bordered to the north by Lake Lavon.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$86,005
Average: $95,346
Education
5,769
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
14,769
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Princeton has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
24%
Non-Renters
76%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
16%
Other Education
84%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Princeton, TX is $1,118 for a studio, $1,322 for one bedroom, $1,611 for two bedrooms, and $2,052 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Princeton has increased by 0.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,322/month
756 Sq Ft
House
$2,166/month
1,848 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,678/month
1,522 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Princeton, TX is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Not Bikeable
Bikeability
10
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
436 Students
Leta Horn Smith Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
683 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
670 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
587 Students
Huddleston Intermediate School
Public
Grades 6
342 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,063 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
707 Students
Huddleston Intermediate School
Public
Grades 6
342 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,521 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Blackland Prairie Raptor Center
- The Heard Natural Science Museum
- Celebration Park
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- 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.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.