Mercer County · West Windsor Township

West Windsor Township

Including Princeton Junction, Grovers Mill, Dutch Neck, Penns Neck and Edinburg. West Windsor combines one of New Jersey's busiest commuter stations, Route 1 commerce, major parks, strong schools, historic hamlets and an increasingly transit-oriented future.

NJ Transit train at Princeton Junction Station in West Windsor

Princeton Junction Station · photo: Mitch Goldman / RailPictures.Net

32,8392025 population estimate

25.55 sq. mi.land area

Princeton JunctionNortheast Corridor rail hub

1797Township incorporated

Explore West Windsor

Business & ShoppingRoute 1, MarketFair, Nassau Park, Princeton Junction and local service corridors.

Food & DrinkInternational dining, local restaurants, halal options, cafés and commuter-oriented food.

Real EstateEstablished neighborhoods, station-area housing, redevelopment and affordable-housing planning.

Visiting & LodgingMercer County Park, Grovers Mill, MCCC, rail access, golf and in-town/nearby lodging.

ClassifiedsUseful community marketplace categories with no empty placeholders.

JobsTownship, schools, MCCC, Route 1, retail, professional services and regional opportunities.

Communities & Landmarks

Princeton JunctionUnincorporated community centered on one of NJ Transit's busiest Northeast Corridor stations.

Grovers MillHistoric hamlet and the fictional Martian landing site in the 1938 War of the Worlds broadcast.

Dutch NeckHistoric residential and agricultural area near Village and South Mill roads.

Penns NeckHistoric Route 1/Washington Road area central to transportation and redevelopment planning.

Mercer County ParkMajor regional park with Mercer Lake, trails, sports, skating, rowing and events.

Mercer County Community College1200 Old Trenton Road · major education, arts and employment anchor.

Community Institutions

West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School DistrictTen-school regional district serving West Windsor and Plainsboro.

West Windsor Branch Library333 North Post Road · 609-799-0462.

West Windsor Arts Center952 Alexander Road · arts classes, performances and community programs.

West Windsor Senior CenterMunicipal complex · programs and services for residents 55+.

Churches, cemeteries and funeral homes belong on this main/community page rather than the Business directory; only institutions verified within the Township should be added as full community listings.

Government & Safety

Municipal Complex271 Clarksville Road · 609-799-2400.

Police20 Municipal Drive · non-emergency 609-799-1222.

Fire & Emergency Services45 Sean Kehler Way · non-emergency 609-799-8735.

Public Works609-799-8370 · roads, garbage and municipal services.

2026 Planning Context

West Windsor continues station-area and affordable-housing planning around Princeton Junction. Current zoning work includes RP-7A and RP-7B redevelopment districts, while long-term plans seek a more complete mixed-use center around the rail station without losing the Township's historic hamlets and open-space network.

Advertise in West Windsor

Reach West Windsor residents, Princeton Junction commuters, Route 1 shoppers, students and visitors through NJTGO.

Advertising Information