Princeton, MA 01541 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Princeton, MA—01541

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$644,000

0.2% YoY Growth

Household Income

$151,000

12.2% YoY Growth

Days on Market

75.0% Shorter YoY

Home Price Forecast

1.2%

Median Rent

$3,500

14.8% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

N/A

2-Bed Rent

N/A

3-Bed Rent

$3,500

16.7% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Princeton, MA

As of May '26, the median home price in Princeton, MA is $644,000, with a year-over-year change of -0.2%. This indicates that home prices in Princeton, MA are flat. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 1.2%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$644,000	-0.2%
Single Family	$647,000	0.0%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Princeton, MA

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Princeton, MA is $3,500, with a year-over-year rent change of 14.8%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Princeton, MA is 3-bedrooms: $3,500. The most common rental property sizes in Princeton, MA are 3-bedroom and 1-bedroom, accounting for 56.5% and 32.3% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$3,500	$3,500
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
2 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
3 Bed Rent	$3,500	$3,500
4 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A

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% of Rental Stock

1 Bedroom

32.3%

2 Bedrooms

11.3%

3 Bedrooms

56.5%

Property Listings — Princeton, MA

As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Princeton, MA is 17. This is a decrease of -75.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market shorter than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 0.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$695,000	-1.0%
Listing Count	11	27.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.4%	27.0%
Days on Market	17	-75.0%

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Demographics — Princeton, MA

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Princeton, MA has a population of 3,500, which has increased by 1.7% over the past 5 years. Princeton, MA is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 20.8% of the population. The area has a highly educated workforce, with 62.1% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are many residents working remotely, with 25.4% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	3,500	1.7%
% Under 18	20.8%	-0.5%
% Seniors	20.3%	-1.0%
% WFH	25.4%	167.4%
% w/ College Degree	62.1%	-2.1%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Princeton, MA is a predominantly white area, with 92.9% of the population identifying as white. The white population has grown by 0.8% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Princeton, MA is hispanic, making up 2.2% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 3.8% of the population in Princeton, MA, and this percentage has decreased by 11.6% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	92.9%	0.8%
% Black	0.3%	-62.5%
% Hispanic	2.2%	-31.2%
% Asian	0.0%	-100.0%
% Foreign Born	3.8%	-11.6%

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Mortgage and Risk — Princeton, MA

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 84 mortgage originations in Princeton, MA, of which 99.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 48.0%, with 8.0% above 90% LTV (normal). This implies small mortgage risk in Princeton, MA. Investor activity is low, as 0.0% of loans were by investors. 10.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	84
% Conventional Loans	99.0%
% Government Loans	1.0%
% Investor Loans	0.0%
% Second Loans	0.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	10.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Princeton, MA

Princeton, MA lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	7
Total Units Section 8	7
% Rentals under Section 8	12.9%
% Occupied Section 8	N/A

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,270
2 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,640
3 Bedroom	-$1,500	$3,500	$2,000
4 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$2,210

Princeton, MA—01541

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Princeton, MA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Princeton, MA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Princeton, MA

Demographics — Princeton, MA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Princeton, MA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Princeton, MA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Princeton, MA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Princeton, MA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	3.7
Median Home Price	$644,000
Median Household Income	$151,000

Princeton, MA—01541

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Princeton, MA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Princeton, MA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Princeton, MA

Demographics — Princeton, MA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Princeton, MA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Princeton, MA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Princeton, MA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Princeton, MA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Holden, MA

Westminster, MA

Sterling, MA

Rutland, MA

Holden, MA

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