West Windsor Township, NJ

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 5/10
directions_bus Transit 5/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 2/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 8/10
school Colleges 9/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
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
Very Accessible. Reaching the airport is easy and manageable, suitable for most travel needs.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
29,791 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
76.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
84.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$190,100 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
44 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$725,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,501 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$2,220 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
64.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Mercer County
4
Trenton-Princeton Metro Area
4
New Jersey
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Mercer County
4
Trenton-Princeton Metro Area
4
New Jersey
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 6 30
Feb 3 7 33
Mar 4 3 40
Apr 4 1 51
May 4 0 60
Jun 4 0 70
Jul 5 0 75
Aug 4 0 73
Sep 4 0 65
Oct 4 0 54
Nov 4 0 45
Dec 4 3 35

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 61% of residents leaning left and 34% leaning right.

Liberal (62%) (35%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 28%
Hillary Clinton 67%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 12, NJ State Senate District 15, NJ Assembly District 15, NJ
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Schools

Dutch Neck Elementary School
1 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Maurice Hawk Elementary School
1 miles, NE • 4.6 star
Wilberforce School
1 miles, NW • 1 star
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Colleges

Mercer County Community College
3 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Princeton University
4 miles, N • 4.6 star
Fortis Institute-Lawrenceville
5 miles, W • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

St Francis Medical Center
8 miles, W • 2.3 star
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Airports

Trenton Mercer Airport
10 miles, W • 1.4 star
Newark Liberty International Airport
37 miles, NE • 4.6 star
Philadelphia International Airport
43 miles, W • 4.1 star
Lehigh Valley International Airport
50 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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