Plainsboro Center, NJ

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Population
2,773
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Elevation
77 ft
Median Home Value
$483,300
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$2,099/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$119,317
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Plainsboro Center

Plainsboro Center functions as the welcoming heart of Plainsboro Township, offering a quiet, suburban setting just minutes from downtown Princeton. Home to a friendly community of a few thousand residents, the area blends peaceful residential streets with scenic green spaces along the Millstone River. Its central New Jersey location puts you right next to the Route 1 corporate and research corridor, making daily commutes to nearby employment hubs or quick trips into Cranbury and New Brunswick remarkably easy.

Families are largely drawn here by the West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District, which consistently ranks among the top public school systems in the state. Everyday conveniences revolve around the walkable Village Center, home to the township library, neighborhood dining, and community parks. With the Princeton Junction train station nearby offering direct transit into New York City and Philadelphia, the area provides a comfortable balance of suburban tranquility and regional access.

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