Princeton, TX vs Summit, NJ
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Princeton
71.3
#1000 nationally
Summit
65.6
#1624 nationally
Summit leads in crime level (1.6 vs 7.5). Summit leads in median household income ($176,702 vs $93,586). Princeton leads in cost of living index (107 vs 189).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Princeton, TX | Summit, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.3 (#1000) | 65.6 (#1624) |
| Population | 28,027 | 22,344 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $288,891 | $1,433,872 |
| Median Household Income | $93,586 | $176,702 |
| Average Commute | 34.1 min | 33.9 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 47 |
| Crime Level | 7.5 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 189 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.2 | D+24.2 |
Data coverage note: Princeton is missing data for 1 metric that Summit has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C-
71.3 Score
Princeton, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$288,891
Population
28,027
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$93,586
Southwest
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D
65.6 Score
Summit, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,433,872
Population
22,344
Crime
Low
Walk Score
47
Northeast
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