What are the schools like in Cedar Knolls, NJ?

School district data for Cedar Knolls is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Cedar Knolls?

The median household income in Cedar Knolls, NJ is $138,304 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.1%.

What is the weather like in Cedar Knolls, NJ?

Cedar Knolls has an average high temperature of 37.6°F in January and 85.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 24.0 inches.

Cedar Knolls, NJ Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Cedar Knolls, NJ affordable or expensive?

Cedar Knolls's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Cedar Knolls is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $592,400 and the median rent is $2,846 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Cedar Knolls, NJ?

Cedar Knolls has a violent crime rate of 27.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 220.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Cedar Knolls, NJ a Good Place to Live?

Cedar Knolls is a small town of 4,181 in New Jersey, with a median household income of $138,304 and a 3.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

Strengths: Cedar Knolls stands out for a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices. Whether Cedar Knolls is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Cedar Knolls city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 112.5

Cedar Knolls's overall cost of living index is 112.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Cedar Knolls costs roughly 12% more than the average American city.

Metric	Cedar Knolls, NJ	National Avg
Median Home Value	$592,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$2,846	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	59.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$138,304	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Cedar Knolls's violent crime rate is 27.0 per 100,000 residents — 93% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

27.0 /100k

Property Crime

220.0 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Cedar Knolls, NJ	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	56.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	88.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Cedar Knolls sees average highs of 37.6°F in January and 85.4°F in July, with 50.2 inches of annual precipitation and 24.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Cedar Knolls, NJ
Average High — January	37.6°F
Average High — July	85.4°F
Annual Precipitation	50.2"
Annual Snowfall	24.0"

Demographics

Metric	Cedar Knolls, NJ	National Avg
Population	4,181	—
Median Age	42.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	79.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.0%	18.9%
Asian	17.8%	6.3%
Under 18	19.1%	22.2%
65 and over	24.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Morris Plains, NJ 2 mi Morristown, NJ 2 mi Whippany, NJ 2 mi Troy Hills, NJ 4 mi Rainbow Lakes, NJ 4 mi

ZIP Codes in Cedar Knolls

Cedar Knolls, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code:

07927

Cedar Knolls vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cedar Knolls, NJ affordable or expensive?

Cedar Knolls's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Cedar Knolls roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $592,400 and median rent is $2,846/month.

What is the crime rate in Cedar Knolls, NJ?

Cedar Knolls's violent crime rate is 27.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 220.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Cedar Knolls?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Cedar Knolls, NJ a good place to live?

Cedar Knolls, NJ has a population of 4,181, a median household income of $138,304, and an unemployment rate of 3.1%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Cedar Knolls?

Cedar Knolls averages 37.6°F in January and 85.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.2 inches with about 24.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Cedar Knolls?

Cedar Knolls, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code: 07927.

What is the population of Cedar Knolls?

The population of Cedar Knolls, New Jersey is 4,181 with a median age of 42.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Cedar Knolls?

Key numbers for living in Cedar Knolls: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $592,400, median household income $138,304, crime index 8 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Cedar Knolls side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.