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Cranston, Rhode Island, in Providence county, is 44 miles SW of Boston, Massachusetts. The city is conveniently located inside the Providence - Fall River - Warwick metropolitan area. There are an estimated 79,269 people in Cranston.
In Cranston, about 49% of adults are married.
Cranston has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.
In 2000, Cranston had a median family income of $55,241.
In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($49,950) in Cranston. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.
Approximately 67% of housing in Cranston is owner-occupied. Dwellings tend to be older, with average home age more advanced in the city than you'll find in other cities.
In Cranston, 94% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Cranston to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Rhode Island (State):
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| Racial Diversity |  | |
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| Short Commute Times | | |
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| Working at Home | | |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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