New Jersey · Metropolitan Area
Cranbury is a small town in New Jersey with a population of 2,304. Residents earn $230,703 per year, which is 207% above the national average.
Based on current data, Cranbury receives an overall livability score of 4.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, long commute times. Cranbury stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Cranbury is $230,703, which is significantly higher than the national average — 207% above $75,149. This places Cranbury among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.9%. Only 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 38 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Cranbury is $794,500, making it a premium housing market at 182% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,594 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Cranbury is a highly educated community — 75.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 98.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Cranbury experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches, including 23.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 86.0% |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 14.0% |
| 4% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $230,703 |
| 207% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $90,408 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,740 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $114,994 |
| Unemployment | 2.9% |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.4% |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 11,677 |
| County GDP | $56,807M |
| Restaurants | 877 |
| Healthcare | 1,221 |
| Retail | 1,189 |
| Manufacturing | 228 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $13,072 |
| 273% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.65% |
| Commute Time | 37.7 min |
| Work from Home | 37.1% |
| Census Median | $794,500 |
| 182% above US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $1,594 |
| 37% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,599 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,759 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,132 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,658 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,005 |
| Owner-Occupied | 86.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $13,072 |
| 273% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.65% |
| Obesity | 25.7% |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.0% |
| Heart Disease | 3.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.4% |
| Asthma | 8.3% |
| COPD | 2.8% |
| Stroke | 1.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 15.7% |
| Depression | 14.1% |
| Mental Distress | 12.8% |
| Physical Distress | 7.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.4% |
| Premature Death | 7,664/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 99.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,221 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 26 |
| Annual Average | 52.8°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 47.5 inches |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 23.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 97 ft (30 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,889/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.3135°N, 74.5202°W |
| County FIPS | 34021 |
Winner: Democrat by 33.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 75.8% |
| 125% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.2% |
| School Test Score | 6.24 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 1,889/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.2 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 14 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,221 |
| Restaurants | 877 |
| Retail Stores | 1,189 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 26 |
| Avg Commute | 37.7 min |
| Work from Home | 37.1% |