Princeton Among Best Places To Live In NJ & Country, New Report Says

PRINCETON, NJ — Princeton was ranked among the best places to live in NJ and the country, according to a new ranking released this week by Niche.

Princeton was ranked 34 in the country and No. 2 in the state.

Neighboring Princeton Junction was ranked No. 1 in NJ, and No. 14 in the country.

The list ranked 228 cities and 17,932 towns and neighborhoods. To compile it, Niche used federal data from the Census Bureau, FBI, Labor Bureau and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as well as reviews from residents.

They consider factors like affordability, the local housing market, neighborhood diversity, the quality of public schools, crime, and walkability.

Niche also breaks down community grade into 12 subcategories.

Princeton scored an overall grade of A+, with highest marks given to schools, outdoor activities, health and fitness and commute. The Municipality received the lowest grade in cost of living, earning a C+.

Here’s the breakdown for Princeton’s grade from Niche:

• Overall: A+
• Public schools: A+
• Housing: B-
• Good for families: A+
• Jobs: B+
• Cost of living: C-
• Outdoor activities: A+
• Crime and safety: B
• Nightlife: A
• Diversity: B+
• Weather: B-
• Health and fitness: A+
• Commute: A+

Niche has been releasing Best Places to Live rankings for almost a decade, including more than 18,000 communities in its latest iteration.

Niche.com is designed to connect students to schools and communities.

"For almost 10 years now, our Best Places to Live rankings have helped people find a new neighborhood to call home based on what matters most to them, whether that’s affordable housing, easy access to amenities or excellent local schools," Niche CEO Luke Skurman said in a statement. "We are proud to be a trusted resource for families, homebuyers, professionals and retirees alike in their research."

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