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Princeton, FL

Princeton, FL.

Population: 65,132 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Princeton, FL is $451,892 — down 3.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $520,000 after a median 77 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,664/month. 11 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very High, with coastalflooding, coldwave, hurricane the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.4% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$451,892

Median home value

-3.5%

1-year change

77

Median days on market

Very High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$451,892
1-year appreciation
-3.5%
3-year appreciation
+0.8%
5-year appreciation
+31.0%
10-year appreciation
+117.9%
All-time peak (2025-02)
$481,848
House Price Index (state)
552.0 (+0.9% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$520,000
Median list price
$475,000
Median price per sqft
$268
1-year sale-price change
+4.0%
Median days on market
77 days
Homes sold (recent period)
150
For-sale inventory
404
Sale-to-list ratio
98.4%
Active listings
361
1-year forecast
+1.5%
Days to pending
96 days
New listings (monthly)
75

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,664/mo
1-year rent change
+1.0%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,953/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,121/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,564/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,277/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,749/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
103.4 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$25.50/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
11
Elementary schools
9
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Charter schools
5
Avg student-teacher ratio
19.0 : 1
Schools include
AIR BASE K-8 CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION, DR. WILLIAM A. CHAPMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, COCONUT PALM K-8 ACADEMY, MIAMI MACARTHUR EDUCATIONAL CENTER, SOMERSET ACADEMY CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very High
Top hazards (county)
coastalFlooding, coldWave, hurricane, inlandFlooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively High · coldWave: Very High · heatWave: Relatively High · wildfire: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 100% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
9.0%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Homestead Air Force Base (2.9 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
78.0°F
Average high
84.0°F
Average low
72.0°F
Annual precipitation
57.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
11a (extreme annual low 40 to 45°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
47
Days with Good air quality
206
Days with Moderate air quality
158
Highest AQI recorded (year)
113

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
11.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
819
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
51,852
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
71,000

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Biscayne National Park (12 mi)
National parks include
Biscayne National Park, Everglades National Park, Big Cypress National Preserve
Airports within 30 mi
20
Nearest airport
Homestead East Airstrip (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Homestead Air Reserve Base (HST) (3 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
32
Hospitals include
BAPTIST HOSPITAL OF MIAMI, JACKSON HEALTH SYSTEM, NORTH SHORE MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
120
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.2 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-14,119 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2,008
Housing built before 1970
6.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
66.3%
Median annual property tax
$4,015
Mean commute to work
33 min
Households with broadband internet
71.7%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,138,710
Average weekly wage
$1,565
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
16,535

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

PrincetonState medianUS median
Median home value$451,892$343,854$288,527
Median sale price$520,000$359,990$325,000
Median days on market77 days72 days51 days
Typical rent$2,664/mo$2,085/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$4,015$2,388$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Princeton, FL?
$451,892.
What is the median sale price in Princeton, FL?
$520,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Princeton, FL?
Median days on market: 77 days.
What is typical rent in Princeton, FL?
Typical rent: $2,664/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Princeton, FL?
Overall risk: Very High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastalFlooding, coldWave, hurricane, inlandFlooding, lightning.
Is Princeton, FL in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Princeton, FL?
Risk to homes is higher than 100% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Princeton, FL?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Princeton, FL?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Homestead Air Force Base, 2.9 mi.
How many schools serve Princeton, FL?
11 schools (9 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Princeton, FL walkable?
Walkability index: 11.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Princeton, FL?
Good. Median AQI: 47. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Princeton, FL?
Regional Price Parity: 103.4 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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