Cranbury

Cranbury

A home here housed Alexander Hamilton and was used by George Washington to plan the Battle of Monmouth.

Welcome to Cranbury

 
 

Township Overview

One of the oldest and most historic towns in New Jersey (the first recorded evidence of the town is a deed of sale in 1698), Cranbury served as a strategic location and meeting site during the Revolutionary War. A home here housed Alexander Hamilton and was used by George Washington to plan the Battle of Monmouth, a major victory and turning point of the war.

Today, the entire downtown is a historic district and has been labeled by the National Register of Historic Places as the “best preserved 19th century village in Middlesex County. While these are many small towns in New Jersey, few are in such an undisturbed environment as that of Cranbury”.
 

Cranbury Market Trends

Market data provided by U.S. Census Bureau and the local listing feed.

Cranbury market trends indicate an increase of $60 (26%) in the average price per square foot over the past 6 months. The average sales price is up to $691,250 from $572,500 six months ago. The average time on market for properties in Cranbury is 33 days. Buyers can expect to pay 97% of the seller’s asking price.
 
 

Overview for Cranbury, NJ

3,975 people live in Cranbury, where the median age is 49.9 and the average individual income is $82,002. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

3,975

Total Population

49.9 years

Median Age

Low

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$82,002

Average individual Income

Around Cranbury, NJ

There's plenty to do around Cranbury, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

37
Car-Dependent
Walking Score
38
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Rudy's Cafe And Restaurant, Randy Now's Man Cave, and Divine Spine Physical Therapy And Yoga.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining 2.92 miles 17 reviews 4.9/5 stars
Shopping 3.05 miles 29 reviews 4.9/5 stars
Active 3.57 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 4.91 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 3.36 miles 8 reviews 5/5 stars
Beauty 3.48 miles 9 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Cranbury, NJ

Cranbury has 1,365 households, with an average household size of 2.85. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Cranbury do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 3,975 people call Cranbury home. The population density is 299.25 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

3,975

Total Population

Low

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

49.9

Median Age

48.68 / 51.32%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
1,365

Total Households

2.85

Average Household Size

$82,002

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Cranbury, NJ

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Mixed Schools ()
The following schools are within or nearby Cranbury. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Type
Name
Category
Grades
School rating
PUBLIC
PreK - 8th
5/5
Montessori Preschool Academy
PRIVATE
PreK - 1st
No rating available
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