Relocation Guide
Relocating to Plainsboro, NJ: A Guide to Life in Princeton Meadows
Plainsboro doesn't get talked about as much as its famous neighbor, but that's part of what makes it such a smart move. Recognized by New Jersey Monthly as one of the best places to live in the state, Plainsboro Township has quietly built one of the most livable communities in the Princeton area, with top-ranked schools, protected open space, and an easy commute, without the price tag or foot traffic of the Borough itself.
If you're weighing a relocation to the greater Princeton area, here's what you need to know about making Plainsboro, and specifically the Princeton Meadows section, your new home base.
Why Plainsboro?
Plainsboro made a deliberate choice decades ago to grow without losing itself. Over half the township's land is preserved as open space, even as the population grew from a small farming community to more than 23,000 residents. The result is a town that feels genuinely balanced: established employers, strong infrastructure, and real neighborhoods, all built around the idea that quality of life shouldn't be an afterthought.
Princeton Meadows, the section of Plainsboro built around the Princeton Meadows Golf Course, is one of the township's most established residential areas. Tree-lined streets, mature landscaping, and a settled, easygoing character make it a favorite for both young professionals and families putting down roots.
Getting Where You Need to Go
Plainsboro sits right along the Route 1 corridor, putting you within easy reach of Princeton, New Brunswick, and the broader Central Jersey job market. For commuters heading into New York or Philadelphia, Princeton Junction Station is a short drive away, offering direct NJ Transit service into Manhattan and connections to Philadelphia via Trenton.
It's the kind of setup that works whether you're commuting five days a week or splitting time between the office and a home desk. You're close enough to everything without needing to live in the middle of it.
Schools Families Move For
Plainsboro is part of the West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District, one of the highest-performing districts in New Jersey. The district routinely ranks in the state's top performing schools, and roughly 96% of graduates go on to college. For families relocating with kids in the mix, that reputation carries real weight, and it's a big reason Plainsboro shows up on so many "best places to live in NJ" lists.
What There Is to Do
Plainsboro's biggest draw for outdoor lovers is the Plainsboro Preserve, a 630-acre expanse of woods and wetlands with nine trails, a large reservoir, and a nature center that runs its own programs. It's the kind of amenity most towns simply don't have, and residents use it constantly for hiking, birdwatching, and just getting outside.
Closer to home, Plainsboro Community Park and Rowland Park cover the everyday needs, with playgrounds, sports fields, and open lawn space for weekend routines. For shopping and dining, Plainsboro Plaza keeps essentials close by, and Princeton's downtown, with its restaurants, museums, and Nassau Street shops, is a short drive away whenever you want a change of scenery.
This is exactly the setting The Crest at Princeton Meadows was built for. Our community sits in the heart of Princeton Meadows, offering one and two-bedroom apartments ranging from 675 to 1,131 square feet, positioned for easy access to Route 1 and everything Plainsboro has to offer.
Living here feels like a retreat from the pace most people are used to, without giving up any of the convenience that made you consider this area in the first place. Whether you're commuting daily, working from home, or somewhere in between, The Crest gives you a genuinely comfortable place to land at the end of the day.
Other Communities Worth a Look
The Crest is one of three Living Residential communities in the greater Princeton area, and depending on what you're looking for, one of our sister properties might be worth a visit too.
The Mews at Princeton Junction sits closer to downtown Princeton and the Princeton Junction train station, a strong option for residents who want to be a short drive from the platform on commuting days.
One Hundred Forge, roughly 18 minutes west in Pennington's Hopewell Valley, offers a quieter, more spacious setting for residents drawn to preserved farmland, rolling hills, and a slower pace, while still keeping Princeton's culture and Route 1's convenience within easy reach.
All three communities are managed by Living Residential, so no matter which one fits your next chapter, you can count on the same level of attentive, responsive service.
See Princeton Meadows for Yourself
Plainsboro offers a rare combination for the Princeton area: top schools, real green space, and an easy commute, all in a town that has stayed genuinely livable as it's grown. If that sounds like the move you've been considering, The Crest at Princeton Meadows would love to show you around.
Schedule a tour and see what makes Princeton Meadows home for so many of our residents.