Princeton, WV

Living in Princeton

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Bikeability 10
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Walkability 29
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Commute 84
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Public Transit 13
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 51
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Airports 4
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Hospitals 38
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Colleges 32
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Schools 19
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Residents

5.8k Population -539 (2010–19)
44  y Median Age -2 (2010–19)
18% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
59% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over10%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black6%
Caucasian88%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school15%
High school graduate39%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree6%

Households

Family household59%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$42k Median Household Income +$15k (2010–19)
79% Above Poverty +3% (2010–19)
21  mi Average Commute
75% Lived Here Last Year -14% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K33%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K<1%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector73%
Self-employed2%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Sales and office20%
Service22%

Commute

Car, truck, or van94%
Public transportation<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$94k Median Home Value +$13k (2010–19)
5% Built 2000 or Later
$526 Median Monthly Rent +$128 (2010–19)
45% Owner-Occupied -10% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached61%
Multiple units8%
Mobile home8%

Year Structure Built

Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195919%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier25%

Home Value

Less than $50K17%
$50K to $99K39%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K1%
$500K to $749K<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity56%
LP gas1%
Utility gas43%

Crime

Violent Crime in Princeton

United States45
West Virginia21
Mercer County40

Property Crime in Princeton

United States48
West Virginia20
Mercer County16

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (32%)(65%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton20%
Donald Trump76%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 31 3 8
Feb 35 3 7
Mar 42 3 3
Apr 52 3 1
May 60 4 0
Jun 67 4 0
Jul 70 4 0
Aug 70 3 0
Sep 63 3 0
Oct 53 2 0
Nov 44 3 1
Dec 34 3 5

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Princeton

Inland Flooding38
Tornado6
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Princeton, WV

Private Schools

Private Schools near Princeton, WV

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Brook Lane School
23 miles, NE
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Colleges

Colleges near Princeton, WV

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Concord University
6 miles, NE
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Bluefield College
12 miles, SW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Princeton, WV

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Airports

Airports near Princeton, WV

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Yeager Airport
75 miles, N
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Tri-Cities Airport
95 miles, SW