Median home value in zip code 08542 (Princeton, NJ) is $907K, up 5.9% year over year. Part of the Trenton-Princeton, NJ metropolitan area.

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Home Value$907,411

YoY Change

+5.9%

AFFORDABILITY

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Income (annual)

Down Payment

$181,482 on $907,411

Out of reach — 105.2% of income

Need $281,700/yr to afford.

PITI$6,573

P/I105.2%

Afford$242K

Gap-$666K

P&I $4,588Tax $1,868Ins $117

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

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Metro Analysis

08542 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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