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Princeton, Massachusetts, in Worcester county, is 13 miles N of Worcester, Massachusetts (center to center) and 42 miles W of Boston, Massachusetts. The town has a population of 3,353.
In Princeton, about 73% of adults are married. Lots of Princeton people are married off. Large households are normal in the town.
You'll notice more men than women in Princeton compared to most places.
In 2000, Princeton had a median family income of $84,300. People in Princeton generally have good earning power. The town enjoys an educated population.
Residents of Princeton gave more campaign money ($9,500) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
Princeton is generally a safe place not overly troubled by crime.
Owners occupy 91% of the housing units in Princeton. The average age of the housing in the town is relatively low.
In Princeton, 95% of commuters drive to work.
Princeton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Massachusetts):
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| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 3% |  |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 3% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 9% | |
| Low Property Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 13% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 14% | |
Comparing Princeton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):
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