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      A Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Princeton? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Trail of Tears Commemorative Park
      Big Springs Park - Historic Cherokee Trail of Tears
      Stairway to Big Springs Park
      Stairway to Big Springs Park
      Princeton Park
      Ratliff Park
      Ratliff Park
      V F W Park

      Entertainment

      Capitol Cinemas
      Princeton Art Guild
      Adsmore Museum
      Lucky Strike Lanes of Princeton
      Caldwell County Fine Arts Center

      Food & Drink

      Rudy's Pub @ Gather On Main - Closed
      The Globe Tavern
      Morning 2 Night Delights / Whistle Stop Donuts
      McDonald's
      McDonald's
      Taco Bell
      Little Caesars
      Sonic

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Princeton? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Princeton.
      Drive to Work
      76%

      1% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Princeton? The cost of living in Princeton is 85/100 - which is 6% lower than Kentucky.
      Princeton
      85

      15% less expensive than average

      Kentucky
      90

      10% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Princeton? Princeton crime rates are 1,681, which are 5% lower than Kentucky
      Total Crime
      1,681 per 100k people

      26% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 60

      26% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      1%

      Year over year crime is up

      D+ Employment

      What is the median income in Princeton? The median income in Princeton is $45,047 which is 1% higher than Kentucky.
      Median household income
      $45,04719% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $29,0663% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      60% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Princeton a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Caldwell Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      B- Housing

      What are Princeton home prices? Princeton home prices are $75,600 - which is 40% lower than Kentucky
      Median home value
      $75,60059% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $64832% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      62%

      2% lower than the US average

      D+ Schools

      Does Princeton have good schools? The Princeton graduation rate is 80% - which is 2% higher than Kentucky
      High school grad. rates
      80%

      4% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      55%

      14% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      15:1

      6% lower than the US average

      C+ User Ratings

      Is Princeton a good place to live? Princeton has an overall rating of 66% from 3 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      66%

      3 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      66%

      3 total surveys

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