Community Information
Princeton is one of the rapidly growing cities in Collin County, Texas. Princeton is located in Northeast Collin County between the cities of McKinney and Greenville Texas on U.S. Highway 380. At this time, Collin County is one of the fastest-growing counties in Texas.
Princeton is approximately 30 miles northeast of Dallas and 38 miles from DFW International Airport. Collin County Regional Airport is 8 miles west of Princeton and is the home of the largest and most active corporate flight department in the Dallas area.
Government
| Type | Home Rule |
|---|---|
| City Council | 6 |
| City Manager | 1 |
| Assistant City Manager | 1 |
| Deputy City Manager | 1 |
| City Secretary | 1 |
| City Employees | 100 |
| Municipal Police | 27 |
| Firefighters | 33 full-time and 9 part-time personnel with 33 of these members in operations, and 9 in support staff |
Education
- Princeton Independent School District (PISD): 5A School District
- PISD Employees: 897
- 2021 to 2022 Budget: $85,215.056
| School | Enrollment |
|---|---|
| Canup Early Childhood Center (Pre-K) | 286 |
| Lacy Elementary (Grades K-5) | 620 |
| Lowe Elementary (Grades K-5) | 653 |
| Godwin Elementary (Grades K-5) | 553 |
| Harper Elementary (Grades K-5) | 575 |
| Smith Elementary (Grades K-5) | 678 |
| Clark Middle School (Grades 6,7,8) | 574 |
| Southard Middle School (Grades 6,7,8) | 932 |
| Lovelady High School (Grade 9) | 530 |
| Princeton High School (Grades 9-12) | 1,353 |
Area Universities / College
- Collin College
- Dallas Area Universities/College
- Richland College
- Southern Methodist University
- Texas A&M University, Commerce
- Texas Women's University
- University of North Texas, Denton
- University of Texas at Dallas
Taxation
| Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| City of Princeton | $0.689890 |
| Collin County | $0.208395 |
| Princeton ISD | $1.62% |
| Collin County Community College | $0.081222 |
| Sales Tax | $8.250000 |
Utilities
| Type of Service | Provider | Contact Information |
|---|---|---|
| Water, Wastewater, Garbage and Recycling | City of Princeton - Utility Billing | 2000 E. Princeton Drive Princeton, TX, 75407 Phone: 972-736-2711 |
| Gas | Atmos Energy | Phone: 800-460-3030 |
| Electricity | Power to Choose | Phone: 866-797-4839 |
| Cable TV - Internet Services | CableTV.com | N/A |
Area Attractions / Events
Princeton is located on the north shore of Lake Lavon, an approximately 22,000 acre reservoir formed by a dam on the east fork of the Trinity River. There are 4 major park areas located along the lake shore in the Princeton Area. They provide camping, picnic areas, and swimming facilities. The lake is used for fishing and all types of water recreations activities.
A few of the City's yearly events are:
- April Beautification Month
- Easter Egg Hunt
- July Spectacular-Arts and Craft Vendors, Fireworks, Live Music
- Fall Festival
- Christmas Tree Lighting
- Movie in The Park
Finance
- First Bank and Trust-Citizens Bank Branch
- Independent Bank
Hospitals / Medical Centers
- Baylor Scott and White-McKinney
- Medical City McKinney
- Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Allen
Nearby Highways / Interstates
- Highway 5
- Highway 121
- U.S. 75
- U.S. Highway 380
Transportation
- Collin County Transit
- Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
- Dallas Love Field
- Greyhound Bus Lines, McKinney
- McKinney National Airport
- Park and Ride DART Rail Station