Princeton, Texas, is located in eastern Collin County along U.S. Highway 380, approximately eight miles east of McKinney. Its location provides access to McKinney, Farmersville, Greenville and the employment centers of Allen, Plano and Richardson.
Princeton has transitioned from a small agricultural community into a rapidly developing residential market. Buyers can find older homes near the city’s original center, large master-planned communities, new construction and properties with larger lots or acreage outside the more developed areas.
Princeton offers newer housing and a more open setting while remaining within Collin County and commuting distance of North Texas employment centers.
Lake Lavon is located just south of the city and is one of the area’s most significant recreational attractions. The lake provides opportunities for boating, fishing, camping and picnicking, with several parks and boat ramps around its shoreline.
Princeton also has a distinctive local history. During World War II, the area was home to a camp for German prisoners of war. J.M. Caldwell Sr. Community Park occupies part of the former camp location and helps preserve that chapter of the city’s history.
The city maintains several parks, including Veterans Memorial Park, Princeton Municipal Park and Parkview Heights Park. Princeton is also investing in expanded parks, trails and public facilities as the community grows.
Much of Princeton’s recent development has occurred in planned neighborhoods. Many of these communities include pools, playgrounds, trails, ponds, green spaces and newer homes designed for modern suburban living.
Most homes within Princeton are served by Princeton Independent School District. The district also serves nearby communities and unincorporated areas, including Culleoka, Lowry Crossing, Branch, Climax and portions of the area west of Lake Lavon.
Princeton ISD assigns students to campuses based on residential attendance zones. Because the district is expanding and adding campuses, school boundaries may change as enrollment grows.
A Princeton mailing address does not always guarantee that a property is located within Princeton city limits or Princeton ISD. Buyers should use the district’s school-zone finder to confirm the assigned campuses for a specific home.
Most of Princeton’s shopping, restaurants and services are located along U.S. Highway 380, also known locally as Princeton Drive. This corridor includes grocery stores, national retailers, restaurants, medical offices and everyday services.
Local restaurants and businesses can also be found near the city’s original center and along the older sections of Princeton Drive.
For a larger selection of shopping, dining and entertainment, residents can travel west on U.S. 380 to McKinney. Additional destinations include Historic Downtown McKinney, Allen Premium Outlets, Watters Creek and The Village at Fairview.
Princeton’s neighborhoods include large master-planned developments, established subdivisions, entry-level new construction and homes on larger lots near the edges of the city.
Princeton is located in eastern Collin County along U.S. Highway 380, approximately eight miles east of McKinney.
Princeton is approximately 40 miles from Downtown Dallas. Depending on traffic and the route taken, the drive generally takes 50 to 70 minutes.
Most parts of Princeton are approximately 15 to 25 minutes from McKinney, depending on traffic along U.S. Highway 380.
Most homes are served by Princeton ISD. Because school-district and city boundaries do not always match mailing addresses, buyers should verify the district and assigned campuses for the specific property.
Yes. Lake Lavon is located just south of Princeton and offers boating, fishing, camping, parks and shoreline recreation.
Princeton offers established homes, new construction, master-planned communities, smaller-lot homes and properties with larger lots or acreage.
Princeton does not have a DART rail station. Most residents rely on personal vehicles, with U.S. Highway 380 serving as the city’s primary east-west route.
Yes. Princeton continues to experience significant residential growth. New neighborhoods, schools, parks, retailers and infrastructure projects are being developed as the population increases.
There's plenty to do around Living in Princeton, TX, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Danyell's Cakes and Creations, Taqueria Hernandez, and Banzai Food Truck.
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| Dining · $ | 1.07 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.27 miles | 9 reviews | 4.8/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.3 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.3 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.3 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.31 miles | 2 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.34 miles | 4 reviews | 4.5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.37 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.39 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.49 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.5 miles | 26 reviews | 4.9/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.52 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.52 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining · $ | 1.54 miles | 52 reviews | 2.3/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.56 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.57 miles | 4 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.65 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.27 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.35 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.5 miles | 1 review | 4/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.42 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.5 miles | 19 reviews | 3.9/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.57 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
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