Life in Princeton
What draws people to the Princeton-area is not just what is available, but how seamlessly it all fits together. Princeton is a dynamic community where people can both live and work, offering a rare balance of intellectual energy, natural beauty, and access to major metropolitan centers – along with easy reach to some of the region’s most appealing destinations, from the Jersey Shore to the Delaware River towns of Lambertville and New Hope to the Pocono Mountains. Education, culture, and quality of life are not amenities here; they are part of everyday life.
Education, Culture, and Intellectual Life
While education plays a central role and Princeton University helps shapes Princeton’s architectural character, cultural offerings, and global perspective, it’s not the only source. The Arts Council of Princeton, McCarter Theater, and Princeton Public Library are just a few other community pillars contributing a steady rhythm of lectures, performances, and public programs. With more restaurants than you can imagine offering a breadth of cuisines, there is always a place to enjoy a delicious meal. Beyond the University, the Princeton-area is known for strong public schools and respected independent institutions such as the Chapin School, The Hun School of Princeton, The Lawrenceville School, The Pennington School, Princeton Academy of the Sacred Heart, Princeton Day School, Princeton Junior School, and Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart.
Location and Connectivity
Princeton’s location between New York City and Philadelphia provides exceptional access with direct train service and proximity to major highways make commuting and travel manageable. This balance is especially appealing to professionals who value connectivity and value being part a community with heart and character.
Employment and Opportunity
The Princeton-area benefits from a diverse and highly educated workforce. Major employers across finance, healthcare, technology, education, and research maintain a presence in the region, including companies such as BlackRock, Bristol-Myers Squibb, ETS, Johnson & Johnson, NRG Energy, Noom, and Novo Nordisk. Princeton is also the proud home of the NJ AI Hub, a center for AI innovation. This breadth of opportunity contributes to long-term market stability and sustained demand.
Lifestyle and Open Space
The Princeton-area offers a lifestyle that blends cultural engagement with access to nature. Parks, preserved open space, waterways, and regional trails support an active outdoor life with so many places to explore such as the Billy Johnson Mountain Lakes Preserve, the D&R Canal State Park, Carnegie Lake, and the Lawrenceville Hopewell Trail.
Surrounding Communities
Princeton is also shaped by the wonderful towns that surround it. Nearby communities such as Hopewell Borough, Hopewell Township, Kingston, Lawrenceville, Lawrence Township, Rocky Hill, Skillman, Montgomery, Pennington, Plainsboro, Princeton Junction, and West Windsor offer different housing styles, school options, and lifestyles.
Sylmarie Trowbridge 