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Cresskill

New Jersey · 9,155 residents · 2.065 sq mi
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Cresskill is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $141,706. Population has grown 18% since 2000. 61% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $680,500. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 66% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
61% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 61%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,155
+18%since 2000
from 7,746 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,433 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 3,751 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.5
+9%since 2000
from 40.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K8K8K9K9K1990201020202024Cresskill
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$141,706
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,692 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$62,007
+49%since 2000
from $41,573 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
75.2%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services11.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing6.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food5.2%
US avg: 2%
Information5.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade4.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$680,500
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $280,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,467
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,571 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.8%
−12.3 ptssince 2000
from 89.1% in 2000
23.2% rent
Afford Score
4.8
+45%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic74.9%(5,801)
Black0.9%(70)
Hispanic / Latino4%(309)
Asian18.6%(1,441)
Other0%
Diversity Score47.9%(3,710)
2020
White, non-Hispanic57.9%(5,305)
Black1%(90)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(630)
Asian31.3%(2,865)
Other0.9%(83)
Diversity Score67.9%(6,219)
Diversity Score
68
+42%since 2000
from 48 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
61.1%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 50.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 92.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
27.7%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.3 min
+30%since 2000
from 27.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 74.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2011
from 3.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2011
from 62.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
58.1%
−15.6 ptssince 2009
from 73.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
54.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
34.0%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 25.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.7%
−92.4 ptssince 2013
from 95.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cresskill, New Jersey?

Cresskill, New Jersey has about 9,155 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cresskill, New Jersey?

The typical household in Cresskill, New Jersey earns about $141,706 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cresskill, New Jersey expensive?

In Cresskill, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $680,500, and the typical rent is about $2,467 a month.

How educated are people in Cresskill, New Jersey?

About 61.1% of adults age 25 and over in Cresskill, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cresskill, New Jersey?

About 3.2% of people in Cresskill, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cresskill, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Cresskill, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,597 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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