What are the schools like in Crosswicks, NJ?

Crosswicks is served primarily by Chesterfield Township School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.5:1.

What is the median household income in Crosswicks?

The median household income in Crosswicks, NJ is $126,848 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 Crosswicks, NJ?

Crosswicks 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.

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

Q: Is Crosswicks, NJ affordable or expensive?

Crosswicks's cost of living index is 104, where 100 represents the national average. This means Crosswicks is 4% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $574,500 and the median rent is N/A per month.

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

Crosswicks has a violent crime rate of 4.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 56.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Crosswicks, NJ a Good Place to Live?

Crosswicks is a small town of 944 in New Jersey, with a median household income of $126,848 . Its cost of living index is 104 (US average = 100), which is 4% above the national average.

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

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether Crosswicks is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Crosswicks 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: 103.5

Crosswicks's overall cost of living index is 103.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Crosswicks costs roughly 4% more than the average American city.

Metric	Crosswicks, NJ	National Avg
Median Home Value	$574,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	91.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$126,848	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Crosswicks's violent crime rate is 4.0 per 100,000 residents — 99% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

4.0 /100k

Property Crime

56.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Crosswicks is served primarily by Chesterfield Township School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Crosswicks, NJ	National Avg
School District	Chesterfield Township School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	49.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

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

Demographics

Metric	Crosswicks, NJ	National Avg
Population	944	—
Median Age	47.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	27.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	98.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	1.9%	6.3%
Under 18	19.8%	22.2%
65 and over	2.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Crosswicks

Crosswicks, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code:

08515

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Crosswicks, NJ affordable or expensive?

Crosswicks's cost of living index is 104, where 100 is the national average. That puts Crosswicks roughly 4% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $574,500 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Crosswicks, NJ?

Crosswicks's violent crime rate is 4.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 56.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Crosswicks?

Public schools in Crosswicks are operated by Chesterfield Township School District. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.5:1. 49.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Crosswicks, NJ a good place to live?

Crosswicks, NJ has a population of 944, a median household income of $126,848, 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 Crosswicks?

Crosswicks 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 Crosswicks?

Crosswicks, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code: 08515.

What is the population of Crosswicks?

The population of Crosswicks, New Jersey is 944 with a median age of 47.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Crosswicks?

Key numbers for living in Crosswicks: cost of living index 104 (100 = US average), median home $574,500, median household income $126,848, crime index 2 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Crosswicks side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.