Princeton home values fell more this year than in any other town we serve. Zillow’s typical Princeton home was worth $283,150 in September 2026, down 9.8% from a year earlier and below the $302,878 of five years before. The town has about 25,000 residents with a median age of 32, and half its homes were built in 2014 or later. If you owe close to what your house is worth, talk to us before you list. We buy Princeton houses for cash and make an offer within 48 hours. Each figure below names its source and date.
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Princeton at a glance
Home values
| Typical home value, September 2026 | $283,150 |
|---|---|
| A year earlier | $313,877 |
| Change over the year | Down 9.8% |
| Five years earlier, September 2021 | $302,878 |
Data Provided by Zillow Group: Zillow Home Value Index, typical value of all homes, read 2026-11-03.
The people and the houses
| Population | 25,229 |
|---|---|
| Median age | 32.4 |
| Median household income | $105,200 |
| Median value of owner-occupied homes | $331,000 |
| Homes lived in by their owner | 75.7% |
| Median rent | $2,239 a month |
| Median year homes were built | 2014 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, read 2026-11-03.
Schools
| School district | State rating |
|---|---|
| Princeton ISD | B, 2025 |
Source: The Texas Education Agency's A-F ratings, as each district states them on its own site; every district is also on TXschools.gov, read 2026-11-03.
Crime
| Reported in 2025 | Princeton | Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Violent crimes per 1,000 residents | 2.6 | 3.5 |
| Property crimes per 1,000 residents | 8.2 | 18.1 |
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, offenses the Princeton Police Department reported for 2025, read 2026-11-03.
Who to call
- Police, non-emergency (Princeton Police Department): (972) 736-3901
- City hall, which also takes code enforcement calls: (972) 736-2416
Where to look things up
- Princeton official site: permits, utilities and city services
- Collin Central Appraisal District: Collin County home values, and protesting a value
- Collin County tax office: property tax bills and payments
Numbers and addresses read off each office's own site, 2026-11-03.