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Cranbury, NJ

Cranbury, NJ.

Population: 12,928 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Cranbury, NJ is $761,755 — up 0.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $725,000 after a median 44 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with icestorm, strongwind, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 8.8% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$761,755

Median home value

+0.9%

1-year change

44

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$761,755
1-year appreciation
+0.9%
3-year appreciation
+13.4%
5-year appreciation
+32.0%
10-year appreciation
+57.0%
All-time peak (2026-05)
$763,166
House Price Index (state)
447.4 (+4.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$725,000
Median list price
$739,000
Median price per sqft
$339
1-year sale-price change
-1.7%
Median days on market
44 days
Homes sold (recent period)
31
For-sale inventory
46
Sale-to-list ratio
101.2%
Active listings
38
1-year forecast
+2.8%
New listings (monthly)
13

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,953/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,103/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,623/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,125/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,508/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
108.8 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
22.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
7.5 : 1
Schools include
Cranbury School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, strongWind, winterWeather, hurricane, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Very High · wildfire: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 35% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
35.0%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
JIS Landfill (4.3 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
53.0°F
Average high
63.0°F
Average low
44.0°F
Annual precipitation
45.9 in
Annual snowfall
24.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
43
Days with Good air quality
255
Days with Moderate air quality
104
Highest AQI recorded (year)
126

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
94,419
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
90,255

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
26
Nearest national park
Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail (24 mi)
National parks include
Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail, Lower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River, New Jersey Pinelands National Reserve
Airports within 30 mi
36
Nearest airport
Mar Bar L Farms Airport (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Trenton Mercer Airport (TTN) (16 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
133
Hospitals include
HACKENSACK UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, NEWARK BETH ISRAEL MEDICAL CENTER, PALISADES MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.9 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-1,987 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,982
Housing built before 1970
35.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
24.7%
Median annual property tax
$10,001
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
85.2%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
185,956
Average weekly wage
$1,867
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,164

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

CranburyState medianUS median
Median home value$761,755$575,446$288,527
Median sale price$725,000$555,000$325,000
Median days on market44 days42 days51 days
Median annual property tax$10,001$9,504$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Cranbury, NJ?
$761,755.
What is the median sale price in Cranbury, NJ?
$725,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Cranbury, NJ?
Median days on market: 44 days.
What is typical rent in Cranbury, NJ?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $2,623/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Cranbury, NJ?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, strongWind, winterWeather, hurricane, inlandFlooding.
Is Cranbury, NJ in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Cranbury, NJ?
Risk to homes is higher than 35% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Cranbury, NJ?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Cranbury, NJ?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: JIS Landfill, 4.3 mi.
How many schools serve Cranbury, NJ?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Cranbury, NJ walkable?
Walkability index: 8.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Cranbury, NJ?
Good. Median AQI: 43. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Cranbury, NJ?
Regional Price Parity: 108.8 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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