Median home value in zip code 08540 (Princeton, NJ) is $951,804, up 2.8% year over year. Part of the Trenton-Princeton, NJ metropolitan area.

Home Value$951,804

YoY Change

+2.8%

Prices rising — worse for buyers.

Affordability

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Income (annual)

Down Payment

$190,361 on $951,804

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Out of reach110.2% of income

Need $295,243/yr to afford.

PITI$6,889

P/I110.2%

Afford$242K

Gap-$710K

P&I $4,813Tax $1,959Ins $117

6.50% 30yr, 20% down, county tax + NJ ins. 28% per HUD.

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08540 is part of the Trenton-Princeton, NJ metropolitan area. See full stress scores, crash risk, early warning signals, and 12-month price forecast for the metro.

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