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Cranbury, NJ


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Cranbury, New Jersey

Cranbury, New Jersey, in Middlesex county, is 10 miles SW of Old Bridge, New Jersey (center to center) and 34 miles SW of Newark, New Jersey. The people of the town are in the Middlesex - Somerset - Hunterdon metropolitan area. Cranbury has a population of 3,227.

The People and Families of Cranbury

In Cranbury, about 73% of adults are married. There's no shortage of married couples in Cranbury. "Full house" describes much of the households in the town, with the many large families there.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Cranbury had a median family income of $128,410. Cranbury is full of successful families and individuals. The town has a large middle class. Cranbury isn't a place with a large population of people in poverty. The town benefits from its educated workforce. Home offices are common in Cranbury. The town, compared to most towns like it, can boast of a large population of high-income unmarried people.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Cranbury residents, with $18,455. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Cranbury Housing

In Cranbury, 86% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, the town may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young. Cranbury has higher property taxes than most places in New Jersey, which provides more money for local schools and services.

Commuting

In Cranbury, 81% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Cranbury strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Jersey):

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyCranbury Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyCranbury Well-Paid Single Men
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyCranbury Low Violent Crime
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyCranbury College Educated Adults
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyCranbury Public Transportation Use
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyCranbury Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyCranbury Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyCranbury People in Middle Class or Better
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Cranbury Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Cranbury, NJ

Comparing Cranbury to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Racial Diversity95
Age of the Population77
Children Under 5 Years Old66
Male Share of the Population65
Female Share of the Population56
Senior Citizens34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size109

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
People Above Poverty1010
College Educated Adults1010

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use108
Working at Home99
Walking and Biking to Work88
Short Commute Times13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built89
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals65
People Living Alone12
Affordability of Rents17
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
Affordability of Property Taxes11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime1010
Low Property Crime65

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