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Cranbury

#7 in Best Places to Raise a Family in Middlesex County
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • Town in New Jersey
  • 7 reviews
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      NG
    3. Housing
      B-
    4. Nightlife
      B-
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      B
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      B-
    9. Cost of Living
      C
    10. Health & Fitness
      B+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B-
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    Cranbury is a town in New Jersey with a population of 2,280. Cranbury is in Middlesex County and is one of the best places to live in New Jersey. Living in Cranbury offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. Residents of Cranbury tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Cranbury are highly rated.
    Population
    2,280

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $647,000
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,385
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Rural
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      14%
    • Own
      86%
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    Cranbury Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    NG
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      —
      282.7
    • Murder
      —
      6.1
    • Rape
      —
      40.7
    • Robbery
      —
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      —
      500.1
    • Theft
      —
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      —
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      7%
    • 10-17 years
      19%
    • 18-24 years
      6%
    • 25-34 years
      2%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      20%
    • 55-64 years
      18%
    • 65+ years
      17%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      35%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      30%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      13%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      19%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      3%
      13%

    Working in Cranbury

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $151,190
    National
    $55,322
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      Cranbury Reviews

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      Amazing neighbors and great schools— we couldn’t ask for a better childhood for our children........
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      All the local businesses are nice, but the retail businesses are too expensive. The local restaurants are nice, but there isn't a lot of variety.
      The weather is calm overall, but the winters and summers are extreme in temperature.