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Princeton, Texas

city · Collin County

At a glance

25,229
Population
$331,000
Median home value (all homes)
9% above U.S. median
$288,891
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$2,239/mo
Median rent
66% above U.S. median
$105,200
Median household income
34% above U.S. median
32.2 min
Average commute
95.1%
Homes with broadband
74.23%
Locations with fiber available
2.5%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 105 — 5% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing27% above
Goods & services1% above
Utilities14% above
Taxes57% below
Insurance25% above
Commute cost6% above
For business: Texas is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college20 mi
Nearest community college8 mi
Nearest technical college16 mi
High school graduates91.1%
College graduates28.6%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Princeton Economic Development Corporation
The page lists the City's Economic Development Corporation / Community Development Corporation and provides contact information for its CEO.
state Office of the Governor (Texas)
Texas Economic Development Corporation (TxEDC) markets Texas as the premier destination for business and provides information to help businesses explore opportunities in Texas. It supports the Governor’s Office of Economic Development and Tourism in promoting Texas as a premier destination for business.
state Texas Economic Development
The Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office offers resources for Texas businesses, communities and residents, as well as those looking to do business in Texas. Our office publishes in-depth reports on the economy of Texas and the state’s targeted growth industries. We also offer a number of events throughout the year, covering a wide range of business-related topics—everything from getting started in the state to growing your business internationally.
State sales taxYes
State income taxNone
Right-to-work stateYes

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