Princeton, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
422 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
68.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
4.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$73,958 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
93.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
39 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
1.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$405,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,125 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$957 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
48.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Colusa County
3
California
5
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Colusa County
3
California
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 6 0 45
Feb 6 0 48
Mar 5 1 52
Apr 2 0 56
May 1 0 63
Jun 0 0 70
Jul 0 0 76
Aug 0 0 74
Sep 0 0 70
Oct 2 0 61
Nov 4 0 51
Dec 6 0 44

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 25% of residents leaning left and 70% leaning right.

Liberal (25%) (71%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 71%
Hillary Clinton 25%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, CA State Senate District 1, CA Assembly District 4, CA
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Schools

Princeton Junior-Senior High
<1 miles, SE • 3.7 star
Princeton Elementary
<1 miles, E • 1.9 star
Maxwell Elementary
12 miles, W • 3.2 star
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Colleges

California State University-Chico
24 miles, NE • 2.8 star
Butte College
26 miles, E • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Orchard Hospital
18 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Enloe Medical Center
25 miles, NE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Sacramento International Airport
54 miles, S • 3.2 star
Redding Municipal Airport
78 miles, N • 1 star
Stockton Metropolitan Airport
112 miles, S • 1 star
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