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Princeton
City in British Columbia, Canada
Overview
Princeton is a charming small town in British Columbia set on the Similkameen River, known for its mining history and natural beauty. It offers a friendly community atmosphere, scenic outdoor recreation, and easy access to the mountains and rivers. Visitors will find a relaxed pace, heritage landmarks, and abundant nature trails.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Canada
Province
British Columbia
Population
2,828
Time Zone
America/Toronto
Coordinates
49.46°, -120.51°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,965
Local Cost
$1,360
Local Income
$2,200
Cashless
80
English
100
Temperature
3.4°C
Summer Avg
13.4°C
Winter Avg
-5.9°C
Record High
33.5°C
Record Low
-33.2°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
662 mm
Internet Speed
29 Mbps
Upload
33 Mbps
Latency
11 ms
City Vibrancy
12
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
1
Parks
7
Transport
10
Walk Score
10
Footways
19.0
Airport
—
Distance
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 70/100.
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