Question 1

Is Princeton, NJ or Weehawken, NJ cheaper to buy in?

Accepted Answer

Princeton, NJ is cheaper. The median home price in Princeton, NJ is approximately $700,000 and in Weehawken, NJ it is approximately $770,600 — a difference of $70,600.

Question 2

Is Princeton, NJ or Weehawken, NJ safer?

Accepted Answer

Princeton, NJ scores higher on safety. Princeton, NJ has violent crime rated Low and property crime rated Low. Weehawken, NJ has violent crime rated Low and property crime rated Moderate.

Question 3

Is Princeton, NJ or Weehawken, NJ more walkable?

Accepted Answer

Weehawken, NJ is more walkable. Princeton, NJ has a Walk Score of 5/100 and Weehawken, NJ has a Walk Score of 42/100.

Question 4

Which has better schools, Princeton, NJ or Weehawken, NJ?

Accepted Answer

Princeton, NJ has higher-rated schools. Princeton, NJ has a school rating of 7/10 and Weehawken, NJ has a rating of 5.9/10.

Question 5

Should I live in Princeton, NJ or Weehawken, NJ?

Accepted Answer

Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.

Category	Princeton, NJ	Weehawken, NJ
Housing
Verdict	Good for now	Settle here
Median Price	$700K ✓ Lower price	$771K
Median Rent	$3K	$2K ✓ Lower rent
Median Income	$120K	$120K ✓ Higher income
Price Volatility	Moderate	Moderate
Getting Around
Walk Score	5/100	42/100 ✓ More walkable
Transit Score	Minimal transit	50/100 ✓ Better transit
Bike Score	N/A	18/100 ✓ More bikeable
Commute	80 min	12 min ✓ Shorter commute
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	A ✓ Safer	B
Violent Crime	Low	Low
Property Crime	Low ✓ Lower risk	Moderate
Flood Risk	Low	Low
Air Quality	Good ✓ Cleaner air	Moderate
Community
Schools	7/10 ✓ Better schools	5.9/10
Best for	Families with young childrenProfessionals seeking a peaceful, affluent environmentBuyers looking for a strong sense of community and safety	Families with school-age childrenYoung professionals who commute to ManhattanCouples who value convenience and amenities

Princeton, NJ vs Weehawken, NJ

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