Nestled along the Rum River, Princeton offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and modern convenience. Residents enjoy a welcoming community, excellent schools, and a variety of parks, trails, and recreational opportunities. Its vibrant downtown features locally owned shops, restaurants, and seasonal events, while the convenient location—just an hour north of the Twin Cities—makes commuting and city amenities easily accessible.
17,376 people live in Princeton, where the median age is 40 and the average individual income is $38,181. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Princeton, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Alpha and Omega Pizza Farm, Adelita's Taqueria, and Santa Lucia’s Ice Cream.
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| Dining | 2.68 miles | 10 reviews | 4.9/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.01 miles | 9 reviews | 4.9/5 stars | |
| Dining · $ | 0.88 miles | 12 reviews | 4.6/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.61 miles | 11 reviews | 4.5/5 stars | |
| Dining · $ | 4.52 miles | 3 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 0.85 miles | 30 reviews | 4.2/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.57 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.83 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 2.65 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 0.91 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.3 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
| Nightlife | 4.05 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
| Nightlife | 3.45 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.95 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.94 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.87 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
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Princeton has 6,453 households, with an average household size of 2.67. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Princeton do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 17,376 people call Princeton home. The population density is 88.65 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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