Both are among New Jersey's best school districts. The right choice depends on what matters most to your family. Here's an honest, side-by-side breakdown from a team that's sold homes in both for 22 years.
| West Windsor-Plainsboro (WW-P) | Montgomery Township | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Mercer County | Somerset County |
| School Ranking | Top 5-10 in NJ consistently | Top 10-15 in NJ consistently |
| High Schools | HS North + HS South (both strong) | Montgomery High School |
| Academic Intensity | Very high. Heavy AP load, competitive culture | High, but less pressure-cooker feel |
| Asian-American Community | Very large and established. Chinese grocery stores, restaurants, weekend schools | Growing but smaller |
| Typical Lot Size | Smaller lots, condos, townhomes available | Larger lots (1+ acre common), custom homes |
| Housing Types | Mix: condos, townhomes, single-family | Predominantly single-family homes |
| Entry Price Point | Lower entry via condos/townhomes | Higher entry (mostly single-family) |
| NYC Commute | Princeton Junction — NJ Transit direct to Penn (~70 min) | No train station. Drive to Raritan/Bridgewater stations |
| Community Feel | Suburban with commercial areas | Quieter, more rural suburban, close-knit |
| Investment Stability | Very strong. Consistent demand | Very strong. Limited inventory |
| Nearby Private Schools | Princeton Day, Hun, Lawrenceville, Peddie | Pingry, Gill St. Bernard's |
| Property Tax (relative) | Moderate-high for Mercer County | Moderate for Somerset County |
| Best For | NYC commuters, Asian families seeking community, condo/townhome buyers, first-time buyers | Families wanting space, privacy, large lots, custom homes, lower pressure academics |
You commute to NYC and need train access (Princeton Junction is a game-changer). You want your family to be part of a large, established Asian-American community with Chinese grocery stores, restaurants, and cultural organizations. You prefer starting with a condo or townhome before moving to a single-family home. You want more housing options at various price points.
You want a larger lot and more private, custom-home feel. You prefer a quieter community with less academic pressure (still excellent schools — just a different culture). You don't need NYC train access. You want more house and land for your money compared to WW-P's single-family homes.
If being part of a well-established Chinese-American community is important — with weekend Chinese language schools, Chinese grocery shopping, and cultural organizations nearby — WW-P is the stronger choice. Montgomery's Chinese community is growing but smaller. That said, many of our Chinese clients choose Montgomery for the space and lifestyle, and we've helped dozens of families thrive in both communities.
There's no wrong choice. Both districts are among NJ's best. We've sold hundreds of homes in each. The "right" district depends on your family's specific priorities — commute, lot size, community, budget, and lifestyle.
The best way to decide? Talk to someone who knows both districts intimately. We've been doing this for 22 years, and we'll give you an honest assessment — not a sales pitch.
A 15-minute conversation with our team will give you clarity. We've sold in both districts for 22 years — we'll give you the honest truth, not a sales pitch. 我们说中文。
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