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Lawrence Township, NJ vs Princeton, NJ

Two popular NJ suburbs of New York City, side by side. Here's how they compare on the metrics that matter most to families.

School rating
8/10
10/10
Commute to New York City
75 min
91 min
Median home price
$540K
$1.1M
Annual property tax
$13K
$10K
Walk score
32
65
Density
suburban
suburban

Summary: Princeton, NJ leads in 3 of 6 metrics. It edges out on school rating, annual property tax, walk score. The best choice depends on your family's priorities.

Character & vibe

Lawrence Township, NJ

Mercer County's Princeton-adjacent suburb on Route 1 with strong public schools and easy access to NJ Transit Northeast Corridor.

community

Princeton, NJ

The intellectual suburb — Princeton University anchors a walkable downtown with world-class restaurants, galleries, and a perpetual seminar energy. NJ Transit dinky to Princeton Junction station.

walkableartsycommunity

Who should pick which?

Pick Lawrence Township, NJ if you...

  • ·Want the shortest commute to New York City
  • ·Need to keep your home budget in check

Pick Princeton, NJ if you...

  • ·Prioritize top-rated schools above all else
  • ·Value walkability and a pedestrian-friendly downtown
  • ·Want lower annual property taxes

Still deciding?

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