At a Glance
Median Income
$173,293
$70,235 per capita
Home Value
$764,800
Zillow: $1,030,956
Median Rent
$2,311/mo
39.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
234/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
58.5%
95.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
0.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
21.4%
7.3% smoking rate
How Cresskill Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cresskill's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cresskill a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cresskill residents earn a median household income of $173,293 , which is 131% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $70,235. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 20,374 business establishments, including 1,968 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cresskill is $764,800 , 171% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,030,956. Median rent is $2,311/month, with 39.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1961.
Safety & Crime
Cresskill reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 234/100K.
Education
58.5% of adults in Cresskill hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(74% above the national average).
95.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cresskill has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population9,101
Median Age45.0 yrs
Density4,397/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born43.0%
Veterans4.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$173,293
Per Capita$70,235
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty0.7%
County GDP$58,323M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,359
Housing
A
Home Value$764,800
Rent$2,311
Ownership80.6%
Zillow$1,030,956
Housing Units3,136
Rent Burden39.8%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property234/100K
Health
Obesity21.4%
Diabetes7.0%
Smoking7.3%
Heart Disease3.7%
Premature Death9,451/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain46.3 in/yr
Elevation46 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+58.5%
High School+95.3%
Graduate+24.4%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 27% / D 73%
Commute34 min
Broadband96.9%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries35
Did You Know?
Cresskill was founded in 1894.
The median home in Cresskill was built in 1961.
17.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Laguardia (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.515 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.1% of the population has a disability.
43.0% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 150 Mbps.
There are 1,968 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 53 fatal vehicle crashes.