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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 town has a population of 3,227.
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.
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.
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.
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.
In Cranbury, 81% of commuters drive to work.
Cranbury strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Jersey):
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| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 1% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 1% | |
| Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 2% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 2% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 2% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 2% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 2% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 2% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. Peers) | Top 19% | |
Comparing Cranbury to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):
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