At a Glance
Median Income
$87,716
$44,045 per capita
Home Value
$348,800
Zillow: $457,533
Median Rent
$1,332/mo
29.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
93/100K
1,065/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
35.8%
90.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.8%
4.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.2%
11.0% smoking rate
How Cranston Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cranston's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cranston a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cranston residents earn a median household income of $87,716 , which is 17% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,045. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8% (61% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,935 business establishments, including 450 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cranston is $348,800 , 24% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $457,533. Median rent is $1,332/month, with 29.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 102.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.
Safety & Crime
Cranston reports 93 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 76% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,065/100K. The murder rate is 1.2/100K.
Education
35.8% of adults in Cranston hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(6% above the national average).
90.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cranston has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.
Data Overview
People
Population82,632
Median Age40.1 yrs
Density2,915/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born16.0%
Veterans3.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$87,716
Per Capita$44,045
Unemployment5.8%
Poverty4.9%
County GDP$12,418M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,212
Housing
A
Home Value$348,800
Rent$1,332
Ownership67.3%
Zillow$457,533
Housing Units34,080
Rent Burden29.5%
Crime
F
Violent93/100K
Property1,065/100K
Murder1.2/100K
Assault56/100K
Burglary82/100K
Health
Obesity31.2%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking11.0%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death6,716/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain47.5 in/yr
AQI31 (Good)
Elevation213 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+35.8%
High School+90.6%
Graduate+14.0%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 50%
Commute24 min
Broadband90.4%
Internet Speed276 Mbps
EV Stations19
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Cranston was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Rhode Island Tf Green International (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.7% of the population has a disability.
16.0% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 276 Mbps.
There are 450 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.