Princeton, IA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 8/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
875 332.4M (US)
Median Age
47.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
64.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
20.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$80,714 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
26 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$257,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$579 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$717 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
65.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Scott County
5
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island Metro Area
4
Iowa
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Scott County
6
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island Metro Area
5
Iowa
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 44% of residents leaning left and 51% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (45%) (52%) Conservative

Climate

Hot-summer continental climate. Strong seasonal temperature contrasts with hot summers and cold snowy winters. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 8 21
Feb 1 6 26
Mar 2 3 38
Apr 3 1 51
May 4 0 61
Jun 5 0 71
Jul 4 0 74
Aug 5 0 73
Sep 3 0 65
Oct 3 0 53
Nov 2 1 40
Dec 2 8 25

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Virgil Grissom Elementary School
<1 miles, E · 4.6star
Cody Elementary School
4 miles, SW · 5star
Bridgeview Elementary School
5 miles, SW · 5star
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Colleges

Capri College-Davenport
11 miles, W · 1star
Ross College-Quad Cities
12 miles, SW · 1.4star
Hamilton Technical College
12 miles, W · 1.9star
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Hospitals

Trinity-Bettendorf
11 miles, W · 4.1star
Genesis Medical Center-Davenport
14 miles, W · 3.2star
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Airports

Quad City International Airport
17 miles, SW · 1.4star
Dubuque Regional Airport
54 miles, N · 1star
The Eastern Iowa Airport
71 miles, NW · 1.4star
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