There are 19 independent living communities serving Princeton, New Jersey. This includes 3 communities in Princeton and 16 nearby. The daily costs for independent living in New Jersey range from $37 to $171, with an average cost running approximately $100. The monthly expense averages roughly $2,986 and ranges between $1,104 and $5,115. Yearly, the average cost is about $35,838, which is greater than the nationwide average of $23,100.
The cost for independent living in Princeton can range from around $2,954 per month up to $3,603 per month. The average cost is approximately $3,124 per month, or about $37,488 yearly.
Located in Mercer County, Princeton is a medium-sized city in New Jersey. It is included in the Trenton-Ewing metropolitan area. While the surrounding area has 300,682 residents, there are 52,304 living within the city itself. Around 23% of the residents are over the age of 55.
The SeniorScore™ for Princeton is 75. The city's average household income is $117,000 ($55,000 on a per capita basis), in comparison to the average of $84,000 for the whole of New Jersey. The average housing price in Princeton is $306,000, which is much less than the state average of $547,500. The city has an average unemployment rate of approximately 5.73%.
Princeton has tolerable mean temperatures, with tolerable winters and mildly warm summers. The area receives large amounts of rainfall each year. In relation to other American cities, Princeton has an exceptionally low crime rate and average air quality.