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Lenexa, KS vs Princeton, NJ

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- Household income in Princeton, is 71% more than it is in Lenexa and is 58% above the National Average.
- Lenexa unemployment rate is 3.2%.
- Princeton unemployment rate is 3.6%.
 Lenexa, KSPrinceton, NJUnited States
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.6%6.0%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock1.3%1.6%
 Future Job Growth34.3%  Unlock33.5%
 Sales Taxes9.4%  Unlock6.2%
 Income Taxes  Unlock5.5%4.6%
 Income per Cap.$52,149  Unlock$37,638
 Household Income  Unlock$165,149$69,021
 Family Median Income$119,263  Unlock$85,028
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 Est. Households By Income
 Lenexa, KSPrinceton, NJUnited States
 Income Less Than 15K  Unlock5.8%9.4%
 Income between 15K and 20K1.8%  Unlock3.8%
 Income between 20K and 30K  Unlock2.5%8.1%
 Income between 30K and 40K4.9%  Unlock8.0%
 Income between 40K and 50K  Unlock2.1%7.6%
 Income between 50K and 60K7.3%  Unlock7.2%
 Income between 60K and 75K  Unlock6.6%9.6%
 Income between 75K and 100K12.8%  Unlock12.8%
 Income between 100K and 150K  Unlock11.4%16.3%
 Income between 150K and 200K10.5%  Unlock7.8%
 Income greater than 200K  Unlock44.1%9.5%
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 Population By Occupation
 Lenexa, KSPrinceton, NJUnited States
 Management, business, finance26.3%  Unlock16.4%
 Engineering, computers, science  Unlock16.6%6.5%
 Community, social services1.6%  Unlock1.8%
 Legal  Unlock2.0%1.2%
 Education, library4.6%  Unlock6.2%
 Arts, design, media, sports, entertainment  Unlock4.2%2.0%
 Healthcare practitioners and technology8.9%  Unlock6.2%
 Healthcare support  Unlock1.1%3.3%
 Firefighters, law enforcement0.7%  Unlock2.1%
 Food preparation, serving  Unlock2.4%5.4%
 Building maintenance1.7%  Unlock3.6%
 Personal care  Unlock1.3%2.6%
 Sales, office, administrative support22.5%  Unlock20.9%
 Farming, fishing, forestry  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Construction, extraction, maintenance/repair3.8%  Unlock8.1%
 Production, transportation, material moving  Unlock2.7%13.1%
Reviews for Lenexa    5 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

...At what cost? If you drive through Lenexa late at night, unless you are driving a newer vehicle, you are pretty likely to be pulled over by police officers to explain  More

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Over 16 years ago

The calendar truly follows the seasons in the Kansas City area. There are four season. On December 21, it feels like winter; spring shows up promptly in late March.   More

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Over 16 years ago

We moved into Lenexa near Woodland and K-10 Hwy in 2008. This area of town is highly recommended to other families. This location has access to many new paths/trails,  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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