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Princeton, TX vs Waco, TX

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- Household income in Waco, is 50% less than it is in Princeton and is 62% below the National Average.
- Princeton unemployment rate is 5.6%.
- Waco unemployment rate is 6.6%.
 Princeton, TXWaco, TXUnited States
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.6%6.0%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock1.1%1.6%
 Future Job Growth48.6%  Unlock33.5%
 Sales Taxes6.3%  Unlock6.2%
 Income Taxes  Unlock0.0%4.6%
 Income per Cap.$31,456  Unlock$37,638
 Household Income  Unlock$42,687$69,021
 Family Median Income$90,025  Unlock$85,028
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 Est. Households By Income
 Princeton, TXWaco, TXUnited States
 Income Less Than 15K  Unlock18.3%9.4%
 Income between 15K and 20K2.6%  Unlock3.8%
 Income between 20K and 30K  Unlock11.5%8.1%
 Income between 30K and 40K6.0%  Unlock8.0%
 Income between 40K and 50K  Unlock9.3%7.6%
 Income between 50K and 60K5.7%  Unlock7.2%
 Income between 60K and 75K  Unlock7.8%9.6%
 Income between 75K and 100K20.2%  Unlock12.8%
 Income between 100K and 150K  Unlock10.5%16.3%
 Income between 150K and 200K7.7%  Unlock7.8%
 Income greater than 200K  Unlock3.9%9.5%
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 Population By Occupation
 Princeton, TXWaco, TXUnited States
 Management, business, finance15.0%  Unlock16.4%
 Engineering, computers, science  Unlock3.4%6.5%
 Community, social services0.1%  Unlock1.8%
 Legal  Unlock1.0%1.2%
 Education, library4.2%  Unlock6.2%
 Arts, design, media, sports, entertainment  Unlock1.4%2.0%
 Healthcare practitioners and technology7.4%  Unlock6.2%
 Healthcare support  Unlock3.9%3.3%
 Firefighters, law enforcement5.1%  Unlock2.1%
 Food preparation, serving  Unlock7.9%5.4%
 Building maintenance3.1%  Unlock3.6%
 Personal care  Unlock2.6%2.6%
 Sales, office, administrative support18.0%  Unlock20.9%
 Farming, fishing, forestry  Unlock0.3%0.6%
 Construction, extraction, maintenance/repair12.3%  Unlock8.1%
 Production, transportation, material moving  Unlock15.2%13.1%
Reviews for Princeton    3 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

Princeton, TX is an extremely small, country town. Although small, it is up and coming. Although I am more of a city gal, what I love most about Princeton is that the  More

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This town is full of crime and the Chief doesnt care,they dont press charges on people tp keep the crime rate numbers low.I am sorry I ever moved here,the schools fudge  More

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I love the people in this town and I have been assured that things are beginning to change. Many new people are moving in, but growth is often painful and takes time.   More

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Reviews for Waco    20 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

This town is a nightmare for all nearby towns or people passing through. Expect to add an hour to your trip if you're passing through. Traffic. Traffic traffic.  More

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Best city in Texas when you count traffic, housing cost, eateries, Baylor Bear sports, largest urban lake in Texas, Texas Rangers Hall of Fame, Texas Sports Hall of  More

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i was raised in waco tx and recently moved to country to get away from the drama and crime associated w living in waco.But it seems now the city of Waco has purchased  More

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