Princeton, Texas

About Princeton

Princeton is a thriving city in northern Texas, home to 37,019 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Princeton is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 14.12 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 2,622 residents per square mile.

📰 Princeton News Today

• 5815 Rock Maple Dr, Princeton, TX 75407 Realtor.com · Aug 17
• Princeton dog killed after deputies serve warrant next door; owner says gate was left open WFAA · Aug 16
• DA Greg Willis Announces Princeton Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for Prohibited Sexual Conduct Collin County District Attorney's Office · Jul 22
• North Texas man who fathered his teen daughter's child sentenced to life in prison, Collin County​ DA says cbsnews.com · Jul 22
• Four candidates are vying for open city council seat in Princeton special election KERA News · Apr 16

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Princeton Unique

• One of 18 places in the US named Princeton — but the Texas one has a character all its own.
• Positioned in northern Texas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Texas — one of 1,863 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 37,019.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Princeton

• Dutch Bros. Coffee — coffee shop (café)
• Cafe Boba — bubble tea (café)

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Princeton

• 3rd Street Park reviews ★
• J.M. Caldwell Sr. Community Park reviews ★
• Trails at Riverstone Park reviews ★
• Twin Groves Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Princeton

• CANUP EARLY CHILDHOOD
• CLARK MIDDLE
• COLLIN CO J J A E P
• GODWIN EL
• HARPER EL
• HUDDLESTON SPECIAL PROGRAMS CENTER
• LACY EL
• LOVELADY H S
• LOWE EL
• MATTEI MIDDLE
• PRINCETON DAEP
• PRINCETON H S
• SMITH EL
• SOUTHARD MIDDLE

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Princeton

🏘️ Nearby Communities