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Sayreville, NJ vs Princeton, NJ

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Are people in Princeton older or younger than people in Sayreville?
- The Median Age in Princeton is 11.0 years younger than in Sayreville.

Are housing costs cheaper in Princeton or Sayreville?
- Princeton housing costs are 114.7% more expensive than Sayreville housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Princeton or Sayreville?
- The average commute for residents of Princeton is 5.6 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Sayreville.

Things to do in Sayreville?
Sayreville, New Jersey is a borough located in Middlesex County. The borough features public parks, historic sites, and other attractions such as Johnson Park Water Slides.

Things to do in Princeton?
Princeton NJ rests southwest Trenton boasting an array of entertainment options from bowling alleys, movie theaters plus even laser tag arenas all great ways to keep family busy in addition to easy access wonderful parks for picnics or running.

 Sayreville, NJPrinceton, NJUnited States
 Population  Unlock30,717329,725,481
 Median Income$89,600  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock28.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$404,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.6%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time33.46  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Sayreville    2 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

Years ago, Sayreville was a large town full of people who worked at DuPont, Hercules and National Lead. At the time, there was very little crime, and not much to do, as  More

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Over 19 years ago

I find Central NJ WAY too expensive. I am considering relocating to NC. Any  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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