General Information about the
Township of Princeton
County of Mercer, New Jersey

The Township of Princeton covers an area of 16.25 square miles in the heart of central New Jersey. It surrounds the 1.85 square mile area of the Borough of Princeton, but the two municipalities are completely separate political entities. A close governmental relationship exists between them. The 2000 census stated the population of Princeton Township to be 16,662.

A substantial portion of the property of Princeton University lies within the borders of the Township as does the property of the Institute for Advanced Study. Other well-known educational institutions within the Township are the American Boychoir School, the Hun School, the Princeton Day School, and the Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart.

While no major arteries directly touch the Township, it is dissected by US Highway Route 206; and there is ready access to US Highway Route 1, the New Jersey Turnpike, the Garden State Parkway and Amtrak and New Jersey Transit which provide direct rail services to New York and Philadelphia.

In general, Princeton Township is an open semi-wooded community of diverse housing, including substantial and moderate homes and a highly recognized affordable housing program and is an example of sound suburban development. There is also one shopping center, several other shopping areas of smaller size, some office research and services areas and a large amount of preserved open space.

The recreation facilities are numerous. The Township and Borough of Princeton jointly provide community recreation facilities including a large pool complex, tennis and paddle tennis courts, athletic playing fields and various parks and playgrounds. Numerous programs and activities are provided through the Recreation Department.