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Princeton, TX

Princeton, TX.

Population: 34,171 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Princeton, TX is $282,653 — down 10.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $281,990 after a median 53 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,977/month. 15 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with hail, tornado, cold wave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.9% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$282,653

Typical home value

-10.2%

1-year change

53

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$282,653
1-year appreciation
-10.2%
3-year appreciation
-18.5%
5-year appreciation
-4.5%
10-year appreciation
+41.3%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2022)
$380,212
House Price Index (state)
450.8 (+0.4% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$281,990
Median list price
$297,000
Median price per sqft
$152
1-year sale-price change
-6.0%
Median days on market
53 days
Homes sold (recent period)
477
For-sale inventory
433
Sale-to-list ratio
97.5%
Active listings
524
1-year forecast
-0.9%
Days to pending
74 days
New listings (monthly)
81

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,977/mo
1-year rent change
-1.4%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,491/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,536/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,807/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,275/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,892/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.1 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$19.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
15
Elementary schools
8
Middle schools
3
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
16.0 : 1
Schools include
LACY EL, PRINCETON SR H S, CLARK MIDDLE, HUDDLESTON SPECIAL PROGRAMS CENTER, GODWIN EL

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
hail, tornado, cold wave, heat wave, ice storm
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Very High · tornado: Very High · cold wave: Relatively High · heat wave: Relatively High · ice storm: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
3
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 59% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
17.0%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
42.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
40
Days with Good air quality
272
Days with Moderate air quality
64
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
156

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
87,283
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
79,847

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
66
Nearest airport
JSI Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Dallas Love Field (DAL) (31 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
84
Hospitals include
PARKLAND HEALTH & HOSPITAL SYSTEM, CHILDRENS MEDICAL CTR OF DALLAS, BAYLOR UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.6 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+8,298 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2012
Housing built before 1970
6.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
71.5%
Median annual property tax
$5,129
Mean commute to work
29 min
Households with broadband internet
73.7%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
500,403
Average weekly wage
$1,829
Top industries (by employment)
Finance & Insurance, Professional Services, Health Care
Annual residential building permits (county)
19,082

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

PrincetonState medianUS median
Typical home value$282,653$260,760$288,527
Median sale price$281,990$285,000$325,000
Median days on market53 days71 days51 days
Typical rent$1,977/mo$1,567/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$5,129$2,390$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Princeton, TX?
$282,653.
What is the median sale price in Princeton, TX?
$281,990.
How long do homes take to sell in Princeton, TX?
Median days on market: 53 days.
What is typical rent in Princeton, TX?
Typical rent: $1,977/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Princeton, TX?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, tornado, cold wave, heat wave, ice storm.
Is Princeton, TX in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Princeton, TX. 3 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Princeton, TX?
Risk to homes is higher than 59% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Princeton, TX?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Princeton, TX?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Princeton, TX?
15 schools (8 elementary, 3 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Princeton, TX walkable?
Walkability index: 3.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Princeton, TX?
Good. Median AQI: 40. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Princeton, TX?
Regional Price Parity: 97.1 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Princeton

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