Housing by town in Mercer County, New Jersey
Mercer County, New Jersey has 22 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $1,623 (±$34) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
37.8% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $1,266 in 2015–2019 (+28.2%; Up after inflation).
Princeton has the highest median gross rent ($2,636) and Trenton the lowest ($1,294).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $1,623 (±$34)
- Households that rent
- 37.8%
- Median household income
- $100,645
- Places
- 22
Cities, towns and townships in Mercer County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Windsor Township | $1,626 | 38.9% | $105,208 | $397,400 | $9,597 |
| Ewing Township | $1,679 | 33.1% | $91,267 | $294,400 | $7,891 |
| Hamilton Township (Mercer County) | $1,634 | 28.4% | $100,771 | $335,500 | $7,622 |
| Hightstown Borough | $1,606 | 27.6% | $108,987 | $342,600 | $9,640 |
| Hopewell Borough | $1,856 | 23.6% | $145,114 | $586,600 | $10,000 or more |
| Hopewell Township (Mercer County) | $2,128 | 8.8% | $178,167 | $561,900 | $10,000 or more |
| Lawrence Township (Mercer County) | $2,020 | 32.5% | $130,142 | $439,700 | $9,225 |
| Pennington Borough | $1,886 | 18.3% | $192,586 | $672,900 | $10,000 or more |
| Princeton | $2,636 | 44.6% | $192,079 | $1,050,600 | $10,000 or more |
| Robbinsville Township | $2,076 | 20.4% | $169,450 | $568,300 | $10,000 or more |
| Trenton | $1,294 | 62.1% | $52,537 | $160,700 | $4,404 |
| West Windsor Township | $2,327 | 34.8% | $197,190 | $776,400 | $10,000 or more |
Unincorporated communities in Mercer County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Groveville | $1,845 | 19.5% | $112,188 | $405,600 | $10,000 or more |
| Hamilton Square | $2,139 | 4.4% | $138,162 | $397,000 | $9,289 |
| Lawrenceville | $2,241 | 20.2% | $122,614 | $411,900 | $8,491 |
| Mercerville | $1,621 | 15.3% | $128,277 | $358,600 | $8,185 |
| Princeton Junction | $1,661 | 18.0% | $224,732 | $709,800 | $10,000 or more |
| Robbinsville Center | $1,824 | 25.8% | $134,388 | $526,300 | $10,000 or more |
| The College of New Jersey | $1,762 | 100.0% | — | — | — |
| Twin Rivers | $1,753 | 31.1% | $100,833 | $301,400 | $6,245 |
| White Horse | $2,046 | 11.0% | $105,758 | $308,200 | $6,816 |
| Yardville | $1,661 | 20.4% | $103,274 | $360,100 | $8,343 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $29,300 | $48,850 | $74,800 |
| 2 people | $33,500 | $55,800 | $85,450 |
| 3 people | $37,700 | $62,800 | $96,150 |
| 4 people | $41,850 | $69,750 | $106,800 |
| 5 people | $45,200 | $75,350 | $115,350 |
| 6 people | $48,550 | $80,950 | $123,900 |
| 7 people | $51,900 | $86,500 | $132,450 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $92,100 | $141,000 |
How the places in Mercer County rank across New Jersey
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Crime reported to police in Mercer County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,316 | 347 | 6,641 | 1,751 | 379,212 | 12 of 12 |
| 2024 | 1,267 | 357 | 6,559 | 1,848 | 354,958 | 10 of 12 |
| 2025 | 1,048 | 268 | 6,248 | 1,597 | 391,186 | 11 of 12 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Mercer County recorded 1,048 violent and 6,248 property crimes, 268 and 1,597 per 100,000 residents.
Every department with residents of its own in the county reported every month that year.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Mercer County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Township Police Department, Mercer County | 94,259 | 151 | 1,866 |
| Trenton Police Department | 91,236 | 737 | 2,203 |
| Ewing Township Police Department | 35,484 | 71 | 719 |
| West Windsor Township Police Department | 32,916 | 17 | 438 |
| Lawrence Township Police Department, Mercer County | 32,186 | 12 | 430 |
| Princeton Police Department | 31,613 | 13 | 178 |
| East Windsor Township Police Department | 30,520 | 20 | 178 |
| Hopewell Township Police Department | 18,013 | 11 | 108 |
| Robbinsville Township Police Department | 16,032 | 11 | 88 |
| Hightstown Police Department | 5,994 | 3 | 34 |
| Pennington Police Department | 2,933 | 2 | 6 |
| Hopewell Police Department | 1,945 | — | — |
ZIP codes in Mercer County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08540 | 50,388 | $2,218 | $767,900 | $176,983 | 36.3% |
| 08618 | 35,634 | $1,102 | $227,000 | $50,390 | 54.2% |
| 08610 | 33,465 | $1,578 | $264,600 | $83,906 | 34.0% |
| 08611 | 31,995 | $1,459 | $160,500 | $56,788 | 61.0% |
| 08648 | 31,323 | $2,009 | $428,000 | $125,514 | 34.0% |
| 08520 | 29,504 | $1,657 | $376,600 | $118,010 | 30.1% |
| 08619 | 24,089 | $1,695 | $352,500 | $105,946 | 30.0% |
| 08638 | 22,816 | $1,593 | $245,100 | $66,875 | 42.0% |
| 08550 | 21,067 | $2,584 | $807,200 | $224,213 | 23.9% |
| 08690 | 18,841 | $1,700 | $383,900 | $127,339 | 17.9% |
| 08691 | 16,607 | $1,954 | $552,000 | $132,520 | 25.2% |
| 08609 | 15,938 | $1,391 | $103,700 | $68,238 | 70.2% |
| 08534 | 13,272 | $2,004 | $573,000 | $175,573 | 11.8% |
| 08629 | 13,013 | $1,391 | $182,400 | $82,646 | 37.5% |
| 08620 | 11,621 | $1,640 | $373,800 | $105,368 | 19.4% |
| 08628 | 9,831 | $1,775 | $369,500 | $108,158 | 40.5% |
| 08525 | 4,522 | $1,835 | $572,500 | $165,324 | 11.9% |
| 08544 | 4,392 | — | — | — | 100.0% |
| 08560 | 3,245 | $2,147 | $420,300 | $128,516 | 5.7% |
| 08542 | 2,533 | $2,497 | $754,100 | $105,524 | 67.7% |
| 08608 | 1,250 | $996 | $132,400 | $61,201 | 84.7% |
| 08561 | 325 | — | $484,400 | — | 63.6% |
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Questions about Mercer County
What is the crime rate in Mercer County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Mercer County recorded 268 violent and 1,597 property crimes per 100,000 residents (1,048 violent and 6,248 property crimes in all).
Which place in Mercer County has the highest rent?
Princeton has the highest median gross rent, $2,636 (±$281) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Mercer County has the lowest rent?
Trenton has the lowest median gross rent, $1,294 (±$52) a month.
What is the median rent in Mercer County, New Jersey?
The median gross rent in Mercer County is $1,623 (±$34) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mercer County, New Jersey
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mercer County, New Jersey
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Trenton-Princeton, NJ MSA
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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