Plainsboro Township, NJ
Living in Plainsboro Township
Bikeability75
Walkability56
Commute9
Public Transit79
Affordability10
Public Safety83
Airports100
Hospitals21
Colleges87
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools86
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
23kPopulation+530 (2010–19)
37 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
79%College-Educated+8% (2010–19)
68%Family Households+7% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years33%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian59%
Black6%
Caucasian30%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other1%
Education
Less than high school2%
High school graduate9%
Some College10%
Bachelor's degree34%
Graduate degree44%
Households
Family household68%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$113kMedian Household Income+$26k (2010–19)
96%Above Poverty
41 mi Average Commute
76%Lived Here Last Year-5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K5%
$25K to $49K9%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K16%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K or more21%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector78%
Self-employed2%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance2%
Factory and transportation3%
Mgt, science, and arts76%
Sales and office15%
Service5%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van75%
Public transportation14%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home8%
Housing
$488kMedian Home Value+$48k (2010–19)
12%Built 2000 or Later
$1.5kMedian Monthly Rent+$377 (2010–19)
44%Owner-Occupied+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached14%
1 unit, detached25%
Multiple units1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 199922%
Built 1980 to 198936%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier2%
Home Value
Less than $50K<1%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K14%
$400K to $499K18%
$500K to $749K32%
$750K to $999K11%
$1M to $1.49M5%
House Heating Type
Electricity42%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas<1%
Utility gas55%
Crime
Violent Crime in Plainsboro Township
United States45
New Jersey50
New York Metro Area43
Middlesex County17
Property Crime in Plainsboro Township
United States48
New Jersey32
New York Metro Area27
Middlesex County24
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (64%)(33%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton67%
Donald Trump29%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31 | 3 | 6 |
| Feb | 33 | 3 | 7 |
| Mar | 41 | 4 | 3 |
| Apr | 51 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 45 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 35 | 4 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Plainsboro Township
Excessive Heat9
Inland Flooding76
Tornado8
Coastal Flooding35
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Plainsboro Township, NJ
Private Schools
Private Schools near Plainsboro Township, NJ
Montessori Corner at Princeton
1 miles, SE
Knowledge Beginnings
1 miles, NW
Harmony School at Princeton
2 miles, NW
Fusion Academy Prn: Princeton
2 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Plainsboro Township, NJ
Princeton University
4 miles, W
Rider University
9 miles, SW
The College of New Jersey
11 miles, SW
Chamberlain University-New Jersey
12 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Plainsboro Township, NJ
Hackensack Meridian Health Carrier Clinic
10 miles, NW
Capital Health Regional Medical Center
11 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Plainsboro Township, NJ
Trenton Mercer Airport
13 miles, W
Newark Liberty International Airport
33 miles, NE
John F Kennedy International Airport
47 miles, NE
Philadelphia International Airport
47 miles, SW