$698,586Average Value$357Average Price per Sq Ft60Homes For Sale
Suburb with farmland between NYC and Philly
Plainsboro Township, located halfway between New York City and Philadelphia, boasts the green countryside of Central Jersey while sitting just around the corner from the nationally renowned college town of Princeton. Plainsboro originated as a farming community with “Elsie the Cow,” one of the most famous advertising icons of the 20th century, having been raised on a farm here before touring the country during the 1930s. Several midcentury family farms continue to exist among Plainsboro’s rolling fields, adding to its rustic charm. “Plainsboro has changed over time; there was a time when we had more cows than people,” says Ginger Gold Schnitzer, former committeewoman for Plainsboro Township and a long-time resident. “Now we are a community known for great planning. Over 50% of Plainsboro is permanently preserved as open space. We also have a lot of permanently preserved farmland. You can go a mile and pick your own strawberries or pumpkins at Halloween.”
Plainsboro Township retains is rich history of being a farming community.
The welcome sign of Plainsboro sits at the foot of Mill Pond in Plainsboro, NJ.
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Ranch-style homes from the $500,000s
Plainsboro Township offers a wide variety of housing options. There are older ranch-style and split-level homes from the 60s and 70s as well as newer Colonial-style houses from the 90s and beyond. Depending on location, homes can sit on lots ranging from a quarter of an acre up to 1.5 acres. Older single-family homes typically sell for $500,00 to $700,000, and newer houses go for $750,000 to $1.5 million. Homebuyers looking for smaller properties can also find one- and two-bedroom condos as well as two- and three-bedroom townhouses. Condos sell for $200,000 to $400,000, and townhouses usually go for $500,000 to $700,000. The CAP Index gives the area a crime score of 2. The national average is 4.
Colonial homes are available with white picket fences in Plainsboro, NJ.
Ranch homes are common in the Plainsboro Township area.
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West Windsor-Plainsboro South High partners with Princeton University
Students may start at John V.B. Wicoff Elementary School, which gets an A from Niche, for kindergarten through third grade, before going to Millstone River School, which also has an A, for fourth and fifth grade. They may then attend Community Middle School, which earns an A-plus, before transitioning to West Windsor-Plainsboro South High School, which also gets an A-plus and is partnered with Princeton University to offer college courses for 11th and 12th graders in fields like mathematics and computer science. Princeton University, a private Ivy League research college, is located just 2 miles west across Carnegie Lake. The Plainsboro Public Library is in the center of town next to Market Square.
Welcome to John V.B. Wicoff Elementary School.
Millstone River Elementary School is surrounded by nature.
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Plainsboro Preserve, Rowland Park
The sprawling Plainsboro Preserve includes nine trails that allow hikers to explore 630 acres of woods and wetland, where river otters, red foxes and minks are a common sight. “We have this gem, where there’s great birdwatching, hiking, a huge reservoir, and an environmental nature center that offers classes,” adds Schnitzer. Just down the road from the nature reserve, Plainsboro Community Park has a large playground, and Rowland Park offers over a dozen sports facilities.
Plainsboro Preserve has 9 different trails for locals and visitors to enjoy.
Rowland Park has a large playground as well as multiple ball fields and a pavilion.
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Shopping and Dining along Schalks Crossing Road
In the center of town, Plainsboro Plaza and Plainsboro Village Center offer quick access to shopping and dining. Residents can head to chains like Asian Food Market and CVS Pharmacy for essentials. Local restaurant options include Jhopri for traditional Indian cuisine and Romeo’s Restaurant with New York-style pizza.
Many locals take advantage of the Asian Market in Plainsboro Township.
Jhopri Indian restaurant in Plainsboro Township has a wonderful lunch buffet.
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Close to Route 1, Princeton Junction station
Plainsboro is car-dependent due to its rural and suburban streetscape. Locals can take Route 1 for direct access to Newark and Trenton. The town sits roughly equidistant from New York City and Philadelphia, both of which are accessible via a one-hour train ride from the Princeton Junction train station just 2 miles south.
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Parks in this Area
Edgewater Park
Plainsboro Community Park
D&R Canal State Park
Plainsboro Park
Waters Edge Park
Millstone River Park
Plainsboro Park
Plainsboro Community Dog Park
Reichler Park
Transit
Airport
Trenton Mercer
25 min drive
Bus
Dey Rd & Pheasant Hollow Dr
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College Road East 2000' S Of Us-1
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Plainsboro Rd & Thoreau Drive
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Scudders Mill Rd & Schalks Crossing Rd
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College Road East 2500' S Of Research Way
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Scudders Mill Rd & Novo Nordisk Way
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Scott Corner Rd & Quail Ridge Dr. (South End)
Reviews
Niche Reviews
4.343 Reviews
5.0Current Resident
12/24/2018Niche Review
It a small town but there are so many apartments and houses with enough living space. Every store you need is here with the best-looking library which provides the best resources. Although it's a small town with high taxes it has one of the best schools in New Jersey. WWP high school North and WWP High school South. Plainsboro is a very diverse town with a very big preserve for plants and animals, it's a beautiful town. Something I would change is I would add more swimming pools so athletes like me can use them often during the summer.
5.0Current Resident
4/13/2021Niche Review
I really like Plainsboro Township! The schools are amazing and the community is absolutely thriving with so much diversity. There is access to many types of stores. It is a very suburban community with beautiful greenery.
5.0Current Resident
3/26/2024Niche Review
Plainsboro Township is a great place to live. I don't think I would change anything, because it is so perfect. Perhaps more walkable shops to nearby communities like Ravens Crest, Brittany, and more.
5.0Current Resident
8/27/2024Niche Review
Plainsboro is a growing community of all ages and races. Founder day is an annual celebration that celebrates the creation of plainsboro and there is a little fair to go with it. All around plainsboro is the best town to raise a family.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Plainsboro Township
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
1
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
2
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Plainsboro Township, Plainsboro sell after 37 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Plainsboro Township, Plainsboro over the last 12 months is $667,044, up 8% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
26,273
Median Age
40
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.6%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$119,889
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$149,322
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.6%
College Graduates
78.9%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
43.9%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
72.5%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
49''
Average Winter Low Temperature
23°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
20''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
72/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
67/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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