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Cresskill, NJ


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Cresskill, New Jersey

Cresskill, New Jersey, in Bergen county, is 3 miles W of Yonkers, New York (center to center) and 14 miles N of New York, New York. The people of the town are in the Bergen - Passaic metropolitan area. Cresskill has a population of 7,746.

The People and Families of Cresskill

In Cresskill, about 65% of adults are married. There's no shortage of married couples in Cresskill. "Full house" describes much of the households in the town, with the many large families there.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Cresskill had a median family income of $96,245. Cresskill is full of successful families and individuals. The town benefits from its educated workforce.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, John Kerry came out ahead among Cresskill residents, with $20,250. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Crime and Safety

Cresskill isn't plagued by crime -- far from it. Crime is lower there than most places.

Cresskill Housing

In Cresskill, 89% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. The town has higher property taxes than most places in New Jersey, which provides more money for local schools and services.

Commuting

In Cresskill, 85% of commuters drive to work. Why drive when you can avoid it? People in Cresskill use public transportation more than most people in similar towns.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Cresskill Median Family Income
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Cresskill Public Transportation Use
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Cresskill People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Cresskill College Educated Adults
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Cresskill Low Violent Crime
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Cresskill Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Cresskill Well-Paid Single Men
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Cresskill Low Property Crime
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Cresskill Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Cresskill Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Cresskill, NJ

Comparing Cresskill 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 Men97
Age of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Women96
Racial Diversity98
Senior Citizens89
Children Under 5 Years Old67
Male Share of the Population64
Female Share of the Population67

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married109
Average Household Size99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income109
People in Middle Class or Better108
College Educated Adults109
People Above Poverty98

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use109
Working at Home76
Walking and Biking to Work56
Short Commute Times12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing34
Housing Recently Built34
People Living Alone22
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals13
Affordability of Property Taxes12
Affordability of Rents11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime109
Low Property Crime97

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