Princeton Junction is a very small town located in the state of New Jersey. With a population of 2,475 people and four associated neighborhoods, Princeton Junction is the 403rd largest community in New Jersey.

Princeton Junction home prices are not only among the most expensive in New Jersey, but Princeton Junction real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.

Also of interest is that Princeton Junction has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.

And if you like science, one thing you'll find is that Princeton Junction has lots of scientists living in town - whether they be life scientists, physical scientists (like astronomers), or social scientists (like geographers!). So, if you're scientific-minded, you might like it here too.

One interesting thing about the economy is that relatively large numbers of people worked from their home: 44.11% of the workforce. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce this is high compared to the rest of the county. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

In addition, Princeton Junction is home to many people who could be described as "urban sophisticates". Urban sophisticates are educated, wealthy, executives and professionals, who have urbane tastes in books, food, and travel, whether they actually live in a big city, or choose to reside in a small town. In big or medium-sized cities, urban sophisticates tend to frequent art institutions such as opera, symphonies, ballet, live theatre, and museums.

Because of many things, Princeton Junction is a great place for families with children to consider. First of all, many other families with children live here, making Princeton Junction a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families, as well as find family-oriented services and community. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic values. With regard to real estate, Princeton Junction has a high rate of owner-occupied single family homes, which tends to reflect stability in the local community. Finally, Princeton Junction’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.

Even though Princeton Junction is a smaller town, it has many people who hop on public transportation – mostly the train for their daily commute to work. Typically, these people are commuting to good jobs in the surrounding cities.

Do you have a 4-year college degree or graduate degree? If so, you may feel right at home in Princeton Junction. 79.51% of adults here have a 4-year degree or graduate degree, whereas the national average for all cities and towns is just 21.84%.

The per capita income in Princeton Junction in 2022 was $90,822, which is wealthy relative to New Jersey and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $363,288 for a family of four.

Princeton Junction is an extremely ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Princeton Junction home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Princeton Junction residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Princeton Junction include Irish, English, European, Eastern European, and Italian.

Foreign born people are also an important part of Princeton Junction's cultural character, accounting for 32.46% of the town’s population.

The most common language spoken in Princeton Junction is English. Other important languages spoken here include Other Asian languages and Chinese.