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Hammond, IN vs Princeton, NJ

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- Household income in Princeton, is 243% more than it is in Hammond and is 58% above the National Average.
- Hammond unemployment rate is 8.5%.
- Princeton unemployment rate is 3.6%.
 Hammond, INPrinceton, NJUnited States
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.6%6.0%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock1.3%1.6%
 Future Job Growth27.8%  Unlock33.5%
 Sales Taxes7.0%  Unlock6.2%
 Income Taxes  Unlock5.5%4.6%
 Income per Cap.$23,821  Unlock$37,638
 Household Income  Unlock$165,149$69,021
 Family Median Income$58,179  Unlock$85,028
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 Est. Households By Income
 Hammond, INPrinceton, NJUnited States
 Income Less Than 15K  Unlock5.8%9.4%
 Income between 15K and 20K4.6%  Unlock3.8%
 Income between 20K and 30K  Unlock2.5%8.1%
 Income between 30K and 40K12.3%  Unlock8.0%
 Income between 40K and 50K  Unlock2.1%7.6%
 Income between 50K and 60K8.5%  Unlock7.2%
 Income between 60K and 75K  Unlock6.6%9.6%
 Income between 75K and 100K12.9%  Unlock12.8%
 Income between 100K and 150K  Unlock11.4%16.3%
 Income between 150K and 200K2.5%  Unlock7.8%
 Income greater than 200K  Unlock44.1%9.5%
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 Population By Occupation
 Hammond, INPrinceton, NJUnited States
 Management, business, finance9.6%  Unlock16.4%
 Engineering, computers, science  Unlock16.6%6.5%
 Community, social services1.0%  Unlock1.8%
 Legal  Unlock2.0%1.2%
 Education, library4.6%  Unlock6.2%
 Arts, design, media, sports, entertainment  Unlock4.2%2.0%
 Healthcare practitioners and technology3.2%  Unlock6.2%
 Healthcare support  Unlock1.1%3.3%
 Firefighters, law enforcement2.1%  Unlock2.1%
 Food preparation, serving  Unlock2.4%5.4%
 Building maintenance4.3%  Unlock3.6%
 Personal care  Unlock1.3%2.6%
 Sales, office, administrative support20.4%  Unlock20.9%
 Farming, fishing, forestry  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Construction, extraction, maintenance/repair9.9%  Unlock8.1%
 Production, transportation, material moving  Unlock2.7%13.1%
Reviews for Hammond    3 Reviews

I am a resident of the area, has been my entire life. Growing up there were parts where I was nearly ashamed to be part of this community especially in the early2000's.  More

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Over 17 years ago

Hammond Indiana is within easy commute to Chicago and the Downtown area either by car or train, offering you all the advantages of city living, but not at the city cost.  More

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Over 19 years ago

I've never lived anywhere else, but have traveled to many U. S. cities. Hammond is an average (okay, maybe less than average city). Housing is affordable, although taxes  More

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Reviews for Princeton    5 Reviews

Many cities have colleges in them, but Princeton's character and quality of life are very deeply influenced by having such an outstanding school contributing to all  More

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Over 16 years ago

police are very quick to respond and resolve crime problems. very safe place to live. when you feel safe, all other issues are  More

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You'll never lose on a real estate investment in Princeton. It has that cache that people always desire. McCarter Theatre, University concerts, fine dining, great  More

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