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 $686,000 and in Weehawken, NJ it is approximately $770,600 — a difference of $84,600.

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

Princeton, NJ is more walkable. Princeton, NJ has a Walk Score of 78/100 and Weehawken, NJ has a Walk Score of 42/100.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Weehawken, NJ has higher-rated schools. Princeton, NJ has a school rating of N/A 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	Think twice	Settle here
Median Price	$686K ✓ Lower price	$771K
Median Rent	$3K	$2K ✓ Lower rent
Median Income	$157K ✓ Higher income	$120K
Price Volatility	Moderate	Moderate
Getting Around
Walk Score	78/100 ✓ More walkable	42/100
Transit Score	40/100	50/100 ✓ Better transit
Bike Score	60/100 ✓ More bikeable	18/100
Commute	82 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	N/A	5.9/10 ✓ Better schools
Best for	FamiliesProfessionalsRetirees	Families with school-age childrenYoung professionals who commute to ManhattanCouples who value convenience and amenities

Princeton, NJ vs Weehawken, NJ

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