Residents of West Windsor enjoy the cultural and historic amenities of neighboring Princeton, as well as commuting options to New York City and Philadelphia. A large corporate park, Carnegie Center, is but one of many businesses located in the township. West Windsor features developments such as Estates at Princeton Junction, Windsor Haven and Canal Pointe and Colonnade Pointe, large communities of condos, townhomes and houses.
Princeton Junction, home to the train station that bears its name, is located in West Windsor. Residents of West Windsor have no shortage of shopping for groceries, food or goods, as a number of malls and restaurants are located up and down Route 1.
Because of its proximity to Princeton, several neighborhoods in West Windsor have a Princeton address. When searching for homes in this township, check zip code 08540 as well, which encompasses some parts of South Brunswick, Plainsboro and West Windsor. West Windsor residents with a Princeton address are still served by the West Windsor school and municipal systems.