Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Princeton, NJ is cheaper. The median home price in Princeton, NJ is approximately $686,000 and in Westfield, NJ it is approximately $930,000 — a difference of $244,000.

Question 2

Is Princeton, NJ or Westfield, NJ more walkable?

Accepted Answer

Westfield, NJ is more walkable. Princeton, NJ has a Walk Score of 78/100 and Westfield, NJ has a Walk Score of 83/100.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Westfield, NJ has higher-rated schools. Princeton, NJ has a school rating of N/A and Westfield, NJ has a rating of 7.3/10.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Category	Princeton, NJ	Westfield, NJ
Housing
Verdict	Think twice	Settle here
Median Price	$686K ✓ Lower price	$930K
Median Rent	$3K ✓ Lower rent	$4K
Median Income	$157K ✓ Higher income	$123K
Price Volatility	Moderate	Moderate
Getting Around
Walk Score	78/100	83/100 ✓ More walkable
Transit Score	40/100 ✓ Better transit	10/100
Bike Score	60/100 ✓ More bikeable	18/100
Commute	82 min	48 min ✓ Shorter commute
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	A	A
Violent Crime	Low	Low
Property Crime	Low	Low
Flood Risk	Low	Low
Air Quality	Good	Good
Community
Schools	N/A	7.3/10 ✓ Better schools
Best for	FamiliesProfessionalsRetirees	Families with childrenYoung professionalsCommute-oriented households

Princeton, NJ vs Westfield, NJ

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