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Robbinsville, NJ vs West Windsor, 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
9/10
10/10
Commute to New York City
80 min
82 min
Median home price
$620K
$780K
Annual property tax
$13K
$10K
Walk score
35
35
Density
suburban
suburban

Summary: It's a close match - both towns lead in 2 metrics each. The best choice depends on your family's priorities.

Character & vibe

Robbinsville, NJ

Mercer County's newest planned township (formerly Washington) — top-10 NJ schools, Hamilton train station nearby, and Hamilton Square upscale retail.

community

West Windsor, NJ

NJ Transit Northeast Corridor access, nationally ranked schools, and new construction townhomes at half Princeton's price. The rational alternative to Princeton for families.

community

Who should pick which?

Pick Robbinsville, NJ if you...

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

Pick West Windsor, NJ if you...

  • ·Prioritize top-rated schools above all else
  • ·Want lower annual property taxes

Still deciding?

Burbia scores both Robbinsville, NJ and West Windsor, NJ - and every other town in the New York City Area - based on your specific commute, budget, and priorities. Not a generic list.

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