C024964 Tomatoes, 1957
Princeton’s story
118 years in pictures
Census counts: 1,719 in 1960, 39,308 in 2020. The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 1957 and 5 maps from 1949 on.
- 1908Princeton is settled
PrincetonFL
A town of 42,625, settled in 1908.
Population
42,625
Census survey, 2020–24
Median home value
$427K
Census ACS
Household income
$83K
median
Median age
33.5
years
Jobs based here
3,352
A commuter town
TownGrade
C+
#235 of 634 in FL
What should you know before moving to Princeton?
The typical home is worth about $427K, 5.6 years of the Miami metro’s $77K median household income. Overall it grades C+, 235th among Florida's 634 graded towns. It is more walkable than 87% of U.S. towns. Princeton’s average trip to work is 41 minutes, where Florida’s towns sit at 27 minutes and U.S. towns at 25 minutes.
What makes Princeton stand out
Where Princeton beats most towns.
WalkabilityA
More walkable than 87% of U.S. towns
3.6% of workers walk, bike or ride transit
EPA National Walkability Index; Census ACS.
MIAMI-DADE schools
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Somerset Academy Silver Palms | K–8 | 1,890 |
| Coconut Palm K-8 Academy | PK–8 | 1,159 |
| Somerset Academy Silver Palms at Princeton | K–8 | 574 |
SchoolsB+
On state tests and graduation
NCES · EDFacts.
A growing town
Princeton has grown 78% from 2010 to 2020
22,038 counted in 2010 and 39,308 in 2020.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts
How Princeton grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Florida), ordered by how far Princeton is from typical.
Its grades run from A for walkability (better than 87% of comparable towns) to D− for cost of living (better than 3%), so the C+ overall blends very different results.
Cost of livingD−Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 12.3 of 20; 3.4% of households have no carAOpen →SchoolsB+Open →Hazard riskhurricanes tops the listCOpen →Jobs & income$83K median household incomeBOpen →HealthHomestead Hospital 4 miles awayBOpen →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Nearby attractions
All 70 attractions →Hard Rock Stadium and 57 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Princeton. Close and well known come first.
Big draw31 mi Stadium & arenaHard Rock Stadium
Big draw21 mi Stadium & arenaNu Stadium
10 mi National ParkEverglades National Park778K visitors a year
Big draw21 mi Stadium & arenaKaseya Center
20 mi Stadium & arenaLoanDepot Park
4 mi National ParkBiscayne National Park487K visitors a yearSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Hard Rock Stadium: elisfkc2, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Nu Stadium: Cuban Boy, CC0 · Everglades National Park: Everglades NPS from Homestead, Florida, United States, Public domain · Kaseya Center: jjron, GFDL 1.2 · LoanDepot Park: Roberto Coquis, CC BY 2.0 · Biscayne National Park: National Park Service, Public domain
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Getting set up
Moving to Princeton: who provides what
Princeton is unincorporated, so Miami-Dade County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerFPL14.6¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterMiami-Dade Water and Sewer DepartmentNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers99% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesMiami-Dade CountyMiami-Dade County provides services here
Register to voteOnlineIn Florida you can register online until 29 days before Election Day, in person until 29 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 29 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereMiami-Dade Supervisor of ElectionsMiami-Dade County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2026
ZIP codes33032, 3317033032 89% · 33170 11%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 17, 2025.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Princeton.
Princeton has milder winter nights than nearly all U.S. towns and sends most of its workers to Miami and beyond, but it has property taxes 1.7 times the Florida norm.
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B
Most working residents commute out of Princeton
Princeton has 3,352 jobs for its 14,657 working residents: even if every job went to a resident, most would still commute out. The average commute takes 40.5 minutes, against 28 across Florida.
Most working residents leave Princeton for work: only 3% work in town. Jobs based in Princeton grew to 3,352 in 2023, 1,618 more than in 2013. The top destinations are Miami (15%), Kendall (6%) and Homestead (4%).
3%work in town
| Princeton | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 3% | 5% | 8% |
| Work from home | 14% | 14% | 11% |
| Median household income | $83,000 | $73,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Princeton3%
Miami15%
Kendall6%
Homestead4%
Doral4%
18 mi
median commute distance
3,352
jobs based in Princeton
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
A
Walkability grade: more walkable than 87% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
SchoolsB+
Princeton’s schools rank ahead of 72% of Florida districts
Its public schools are run by the Miami-Dade school district. Three of its 10 schools are below, each with why it’s listed.
72%of FL districts it outscoresB+School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset Academy Silver PalmsLargest public elementary schoolGrades K–8 | Grades K–8 | 1,890 | A− |
| Somerset Academy Charter High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 971 | B |
| Somerset Academy Silver Palms at PrincetonTop results in townGrades K–8 | Grades K–8 | 574 | A− |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within FL on state tests and graduation
Who lives here
Younger than Florida overall
People 65 and older are 9% of residents (21% statewide); children under 18 are 28% of residents (20% statewide). The median age in Princeton is 33.5 years. 28% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 34% across Florida.
33.5median age · FL 42.6
| Princeton | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aged 65 or older | 8.6% | 20% | 18% |
| Under 18 | 28% | 20% | 22% |
| Median age | 33.5 years | 42.5 years | 40.5 years |
PrincetonFloridaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
17%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma13%
High school33%
Some college15%
Associate’s12%
Bachelor’s19%
Graduate9%
Women and men · all residents
52% women, 48% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±2.6 points. Across Florida, 50.9% of residents are women. Median age: women 33.1, men 33.7.
| Princeton | FL | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 16.1% | 10.3% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 12.3% | 9.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 7.6% | 8.1% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 16.5% | 12.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 14.7% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 15.3% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 9% | 13.4% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 5.1% | 11.7% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 3.5% | 9.6% | 7% |
| No diploma | 12.6% | 10.1% | 10.4% |
| High school | 33.1% | 27.2% | 26% |
| Some college | 14.5% | 18.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 11.8% | 10.1% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 18.9% | 21.3% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 9.1% | 12.9% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
Climate
In Princeton, expect mild winters and hot summers
January nights average 58.6°, milder than in 100% of U.S. towns; July afternoons average 90.4°.
Princeton has warm winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. Princeton’s January low is 59°F. Snow is almost unheard of.
91°summer high
| Princeton | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| January low | 59°F | 51°F | 22°F |
| July high | 90°F | 91°F | 85°F |
Typical low → high °F
Winter60–78°
Spring67–84°
Summer75–90°
Fall71–86°
+2.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
91°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade C
High risk in Princeton, with hurricanes at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 64% of U.S. communities. Since 1981, 96 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Princeton.
64risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
HurricanesInland floodingCold waves
96
paid flood claims since 1981
4
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
HealthB
On CDC estimates, Princeton is healthier than 59% of U.S. towns
Princeton beats the Florida average on 8 of 31 CDC measures and trails it on 11. 27% of Princeton adults 18 to 64 have no health insurance.
59%healthier than U.S. townsBHealth Grade
| Princeton | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No health insurance, 18–64 (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 14% | 8.1% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 18% | 23% |
| Food insecurity (CDC PLACES) | 25% | 15% | 14% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 73% | 79% | 79% |
31 measures vs. Florida
8 better12 too close to call11 worse
| What stands out | Princeton | FL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 4.5% | 9.1% |
| Fewer adults with COPD | 4.3% | 7.2% |
| More uninsured adults | 26.5% | 15.9% |
Homestead Hospital
4 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
55th
percentile among FL towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
OutdoorsC
Princeton has set aside 1% of its land for conservation
1.3 miles of trail in 3 parks and preserves.
#390for trails in FL
| Princeton | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.2 miles per square mile | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Conserved land | 1% | 3% | 4.3% |
1%
conserved · 47 of 4,767 acres
1.3 mi
of trails · 0.2 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Debbie Curtin Park | — | 9 |
| 2. Princetonian Park | — | 7 |
| 3. Tamarind Park | — | 2 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
HousingCost of living grade D−
The median home in Princeton sells for about $448K
The median property tax bill is $4,577, against $2,730 across Florida, another input to its cost-of-living grade.
$448Kmedian sale price
Market temperature
66
days on market
98.3%
sale-to-list price
27
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Princeton
17pages on Princeton
The big questions
Out and about
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
3 within 15 miles of the center of Princeton
American Medical AcademyUniversity or college · Private for-profit · Miami8.5 miSt. John Vianney College SeminaryUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Miami14.5 mi$25,500 tuitionUniversity of MiamiUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Coral Gables14.6 mi$62,616 tuition
About 6 of every 100 Princeton residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Florida.
A commuter town
97% of working residents leave Princeton for work
Where Princeton’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
3,352jobs based in Princeton
3%of working residents work in town
18 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Princeton
Census-designated place in Florida, United States
Princeton is a census-designated place (CDP) and unincorporated community in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States. It is part of the Miami metropolitan area of South Florida. The population was 39,208 at the 2020 census, up from 22,038 at the 2010 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 7.5 sq mi
- Elevation
- 10 ft
- Area code
- 305
Princeton’s neighbors
2 towns share a border with Princeton.
How the neighbors grade
Princeton, Goulds and Naranja report no FBI crime data of their own. Compare Princeton with a neighbor →
Questions about Princeton
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Princeton, FL a good place to live?
Princeton grades C+ overall, better than 42% of U.S. towns and #235 of 634 in Florida. It grades B for health and B+ for schools. Cost of living is its weak spot, with a D−.
Is Princeton, FL expensive?
Yes. The typical home is worth about $427,000, 14% above the Florida typical home. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades D−.