What are the schools like in Cresskill, NJ?

Cresskill is served primarily by Cresskill Public School District. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.9:1.

What is the median household income in Cresskill?

The median household income in Cresskill, NJ is $162,430 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.8%.

What is the weather like in Cresskill, NJ?

Cresskill has an average high temperature of 39.8°F in January and 85.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 32.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Cresskill, NJ affordable or expensive?

Cresskill's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Cresskill is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $722,000 and the median rent is $2,075 per month.

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

Cresskill has a violent crime rate of 11.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 352.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Cresskill, NJ a Good Place to Live?

Cresskill is a small town of 9,105 in New Jersey, with a median household income of $162,430 and a 3.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

Strengths: Cresskill stands out for lower-than-average crime, 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 Cresskill is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Cresskill 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

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

Metric	Cresskill, NJ	National Avg
Median Home Value	$722,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$2,075	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	80.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$162,430	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Cresskill's violent crime rate is 11.0 per 100,000 residents — 97% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

11.0 /100k

Property Crime

352.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Cresskill is served primarily by Cresskill Public School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Cresskill, NJ	National Avg
School District	Cresskill Public School District	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	57.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Cresskill sees average highs of 39.8°F in January and 85.6°F in July, with 48.4 inches of annual precipitation and 32.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Cresskill, NJ
Average High — January	39.8°F
Average High — July	85.6°F
Annual Precipitation	48.4"
Annual Snowfall	32.7"

Demographics

Metric	Cresskill, NJ	National Avg
Population	9,105	—
Median Age	45.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	33.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	62.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	5.8%	18.9%
Asian	29.2%	6.3%
Under 18	24.6%	22.2%
65 and over	18.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Demarest, NJ 1 mi Tenafly, NJ 2 mi Dumont, NJ 2 mi Closter, NJ 2 mi Bergenfield, NJ 2 mi

ZIP Codes in Cresskill

Cresskill, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code:

07626

Cresskill vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cresskill, NJ affordable or expensive?

Cresskill's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Cresskill roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $722,000 and median rent is $2,075/month.

What is the crime rate in Cresskill, NJ?

Cresskill's violent crime rate is 11.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 352.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Cresskill?

Public schools in Cresskill are operated by Cresskill Public School District. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.9:1. 57.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Cresskill, NJ a good place to live?

Cresskill, NJ has a population of 9,105, a median household income of $162,430, and an unemployment rate of 3.8%. 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 Cresskill?

Cresskill averages 39.8°F in January and 85.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.4 inches with about 32.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Cresskill?

Cresskill, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code: 07626.

What is the population of Cresskill?

The population of Cresskill, New Jersey is 9,105 with a median age of 45.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Cresskill?

Key numbers for living in Cresskill: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $722,000, median household income $162,430, crime index 8 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Cresskill side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.