What are the schools like in Cranbury, NJ?

Cranbury is served primarily by Cranbury Township School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 7.6:1.

What is the median household income in Cranbury?

The median household income in Cranbury, NJ is $202,250 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.4%.

What is the weather like in Cranbury, NJ?

Cranbury has an average high temperature of 40.5°F in January and 86.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 23.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Cranbury, NJ affordable or expensive?

Cranbury's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Cranbury is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $749,100 and the median rent is $1,712 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Cranbury, NJ?

Cranbury has a violent crime rate of 98.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 464.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Cranbury, NJ a Good Place to Live?

Cranbury is a small town of 2,430 in New Jersey, with a median household income of $202,250 and a 4.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

Strengths: Cranbury stands out for solid school ratings (A+), a well-educated population.

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

All Cranbury 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

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

Metric	Cranbury, NJ	National Avg
Median Home Value	$749,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,712	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	86.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$202,250	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Cranbury's violent crime rate is 98.5 per 100,000 residents — 74% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

98.5 /100k

Property Crime

464.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Cranbury is served primarily by Cranbury Township School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Cranbury, NJ	National Avg
School District	Cranbury Township School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	7.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	70.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	98.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Cranbury sees average highs of 40.5°F in January and 86.7°F in July, with 49.3 inches of annual precipitation and 23.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Cranbury, NJ
Average High — January	40.5°F
Average High — July	86.7°F
Annual Precipitation	49.3"
Annual Snowfall	23.7"

Demographics

Metric	Cranbury, NJ	National Avg
Population	2,430	—
Median Age	47.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	32.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	76.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	7.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.9%	18.9%
Asian	9.7%	6.3%
Under 18	19.2%	22.2%
65 and over	16.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Princeton Meadows, NJ 3 mi Encore at Monroe, NJ 3 mi Clearbrook, NJ 3 mi Stonebridge, NJ 3 mi Rossmoor, NJ 3 mi

ZIP Codes in Cranbury

Cranbury, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code:

08512

Cranbury vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cranbury, NJ affordable or expensive?

Cranbury's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Cranbury roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $749,100 and median rent is $1,712/month.

What is the crime rate in Cranbury, NJ?

Cranbury's violent crime rate is 98.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 464.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Cranbury?

Public schools in Cranbury are operated by Cranbury Township School District. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.6:1. 70.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Cranbury, NJ a good place to live?

Cranbury, NJ has a population of 2,430, a median household income of $202,250, and an unemployment rate of 4.4%. 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 Cranbury?

Cranbury averages 40.5°F in January and 86.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 49.3 inches with about 23.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Cranbury?

Cranbury, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code: 08512.

What is the population of Cranbury?

The population of Cranbury, New Jersey is 2,430 with a median age of 47.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Cranbury?

Key numbers for living in Cranbury: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $749,100, median household income $202,250, crime index 24 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Cranbury side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.