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    Plainsboro Township

      A+
      Overall Niche Grade
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      1. Public Schools
        A+
      2. Crime & Safety
        B
      3. Housing
        B minus
      4. Nightlife
        B
      5. Good for Families
        A+
      6. Diversity
        A minus
      7. Jobs
        B
      8. Weather
        B minus
      9. Cost of Living
        C
      10. Health & Fitness
        A
      11. Outdoor Activities
        A
      12. Commute
        B
      Plainsboro Township is located in New Jersey with a population of 23,966. Plainsboro Township is in Middlesex County and is one of the best places to live in New Jersey. Living in Plainsboro Township offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In Plainsboro Township there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in Plainsboro Township and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Plainsboro Township are highly rated.
      Population
      23,966
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      Real Estate

      Median Home Value
      $565,300
      National
      $244,900
      Median Rent
      $1,713
      National
      $1,163
      Area Feel
      Urban Suburban Mix
      Rent vs. Own
      • Rent
        50%
      • Own
        50%
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      Crime & Safety

      Crime & Safety
      B
      Based on violent and property crime rates.
      Violent Crimes
      • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
      • Assault
        30.6
        282.7
      • Murder
        0
        6.1
      • Rape
        4.4
        40.7
      • Robbery
        0
        135.5
      Property Crimes
      • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
      • Burglary
        61.3
        500.1
      • Theft
        302
        2,042.8
      • Motor Vehicle Theft
        30.6
        284

      Residents

      Diversity
      A minus
      Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
      Age
      • <10 years
        12%
      • 10-17 years
        12%
      • 18-24 years
        5%
      • 25-34 years
        16%
      • 35-44 years
        17%
      • 45-54 years
        16%
      • 55-64 years
        12%
      • 65+ years
        11%
      Education Levels
      • Master's degree or higher
        44%
        13%
      • Bachelor's degree
        34%
        21%
      • Some college or associate's degree
        12%
        29%
      • High school diploma or equivalent
        9%
        26%
      • Less than high school diploma
        1%
        11%
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      Working in Plainsboro Township

      Jobs
      B
      Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
      Median Household Income
      $112,421
      National
      $69,021
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