As parents, we are all put through many tests. One of these tests is choosing a home where one can raise their family and offer the best quality of life possible. As such, when choosing a city to raise your kids, you need to take a lot of factors into consideration. Among many, the most important of these factors are education, crime index, the potential for earning, and recreation.
One city that stands out in all these factors is Princeton, New Jersey. This article will examine the city from the perspective of the above-mentioned factors and help you in making a decision for your family home. Hopefully, by the end of the article, we’ll have convinced you to buy a house in Princeton NJ.
A PART OF AMERICAN HISTORY BEFORE THERE EVEN WAS AN AMERICA
The area today known as Princeton was once home to the Lenni Lenape, a Native American tribe. European settlers first started to occupy the area in the late 17th century and, during the early stages of settlement, established the College of New Jersey, which is known today as Princeton University.
Princeton also played a role during the American Revolution and served as the site for the Battle of Princeton. General George Washington served the British an embarrassing defeat, forcing them to abandon the city and turning it into an early symbol of American independence.
CRIME INDEX
This is by far the most important factor, especially if you’re considering the city to raise a family. However, there’s little to worry about when it comes to Princeton. In 2018, there were 22 reported incidents of “violent crimes”, which consisted of 16 incidents of assault and 6 robbery-related crimes. Compared to the national average (286 incidents of assault and 136 incidents for robbery-related crimes), these statistics are very low and show that Princeton is a relatively safe city.
EDUCATION
The status and caliber of Princeton University notwithstanding, the city is also able to boast when it comes to the local public school system. Over the past 5 years, Princeton High School has held an average qualification rate of 95%.
The foundation is just as strong with four elementary schools in the area, all of which feed to the one middle school of the area, which in turn feeds to Princeton High School.
POTENTIAL FOR EARNING
Princeton is located almost an hour away from New York City, which is one of most important economic hubs of not just the United States, but the world at large. Many people commute from Princeton to New York City for work and still manage to lead a happy and economically satisfactory life.
In the other direction, at almost the same distance is Philadelphia. Philadelphia is a major city and holds massive potential as far as earnings are concerned. As is with New York, many people commute from Princeton to Philadelphia for work.
CONCLUSION
As you can see, Princeton has a lot to offer. You should know there’s a lot when it comes to recreation as well. The city has enough to keep you preoccupied including public parks, cafes, restaurants, theatres, museums, and so much more. All in all, one can lead a quality life in Princeton.