18 Apartments for rent in Princeton, WV

The small town of Princeton, West Virginia is home to slightly less than 7,000 people. It's a nice place to settle down, as retirees account for a greater percentage of the population (22%) here than they do nationally (14%), while young adults account for a smaller percentage of the town. The majority of Princeton residents own their homes, and 39% of residents rent. At $694/month, the average rent is roughly on par with the state average.

There are two primary industries in Princeton: healthcare and retail. Combined, these industries account for 13% of the town's labor force. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many of the town's workers are in sales, as 6% of the town's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any field. With an average annual income of about $47,000, Princeton workers bring in around $9,000 less than the average West Virginia resident. Princeton's average income also trails the national average of $73,345. Princeton has a high concentration of residents older than 25 who possess a high school degree or equivalent (26%) compared to the national average. In addition, 8% have earned a Bachelor's degree and 4% possess a Master's degree or Doctorate.

With an average commute time of about 22 minutes, quicker than most cities in West Virginia, Princeton residents are well aware that traveling to work isn't overly time-consuming. Many residents (35%) commute to work by car or truck, while public transit is not extensively used. Not many workers commute on foot.