What are the schools like in Cream Ridge, NJ?

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

What is the median household income in Cream Ridge?

The median household income in Cream Ridge, NJ is $188,482 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Cream Ridge, NJ?

Cream Ridge has an average high temperature of 40.5°F in January and 86.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 23.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Cream Ridge, NJ affordable or expensive?

Cream Ridge's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Cream Ridge is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $758,500 and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Cream Ridge, NJ?

Cream Ridge has a violent crime rate of 40.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 354.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Cream Ridge, NJ a Good Place to Live?

Cream Ridge is a small town of 470 in New Jersey, with a median household income of $188,482 . Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

Strengths: Cream Ridge stands out for a well-educated population.

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

All Cream Ridge 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

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

Metric	Cream Ridge, NJ	National Avg
Median Home Value	$758,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	100.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$188,482	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Cream Ridge's violent crime rate is 40.1 per 100,000 residents — 89% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

40.1 /100k

Property Crime

354.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Cream Ridge, 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	50.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Cream Ridge sees average highs of 40.5°F in January and 86.7°F in July, with 48.0 inches of annual precipitation and 23.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Cream Ridge, NJ
Average High — January	40.5°F
Average High — July	86.7°F
Annual Precipitation	48.0"
Annual Snowfall	23.7"

Demographics

Metric	Cream Ridge, NJ	National Avg
Population	470	—
Median Age	54.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	54.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	83.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	5.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	11.5%	6.3%
Under 18	21.3%	22.2%
65 and over	34.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Allentown, NJ 4 mi New Egypt, NJ 5 mi Crosswicks, NJ 5 mi Cookstown, NJ 6 mi Groveville, NJ 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Cream Ridge

Cream Ridge, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code:

08514

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cream Ridge, NJ affordable or expensive?

Cream Ridge's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Cream Ridge roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $758,500 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Cream Ridge, NJ?

Cream Ridge's violent crime rate is 40.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 354.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Cream Ridge?

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

Is Cream Ridge, NJ a good place to live?

Cream Ridge, NJ has a population of 470, a median household income of $188,482, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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 Cream Ridge?

Cream Ridge averages 40.5°F in January and 86.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.0 inches with about 23.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Cream Ridge?

Cream Ridge, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code: 08514.

What is the population of Cream Ridge?

The population of Cream Ridge, New Jersey is 470 with a median age of 54.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Cream Ridge?

Key numbers for living in Cream Ridge: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $758,500, median household income $188,482, crime index 13 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Cream Ridge side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.