Cranston, RI
Maps & Population Facts

Population
80,979
Population Density
2,858
Labor Participaton
62.9%
Bachelor's or Higher
31.4%
Median Household Income
$64,282
Median Individual Income
$36,813
Median Individual Income(Full-time Workers Only)
$52,024

Housing Estimates

Median House Value
$219,900
Median Gross Rent
$998
Median Mortgage Payment
$1,748
Housing Units
32,752
People who reside in Cranston live in:
Detached - Single Family Homes
62%
Apt, Condo, Other
38%
Analysis

Income

Households in Cranston earn more money than the national median income, averaging 7% higher per household.

Housing

Cranston has a median house price of $219,900. The cost of homeownership is comparable with other areas. The cost of renting in Cranston is 1% less than the national average.

Percent
Renter Occupied Households 39%
New Construction (Built after 2000) 5%

Demographics

The median age in Cranston is 41. Cranston has a population that is older than in comparison to the US median age.

Cranston ranks average for having an educated population. The percent of residents who have a college degree is comparable with other areas.

Housing Data

Housing Comparison
Cranston Rhode Island USA
Median Property Value 219,900 257,800 217,600
Median Mortgage Payment 1,748 1,782 1,513
Median Gross Rent 998 941 1,012
Property Vacancy 6.8% 12.7% 12.6%
% Renters 34% 39% 36%
Residents per Sq. Mi. 2,858 1,023 93
Personal Comparison
Cranston Rhode Island USA
Median Household Income 64,282 63,870 60,336
Median Individual Income 36,813 36,278 33,646
Median Income (Full-Time) 52,024 51,286 46,881
Median Age 40.6 39.5 38.1
Labor Participation 62.9% 64.1% 62.8%
Attained College Degree 31.4% 33.4% 32.0%

Population Density Analysis

Cranston, RI
2,858
Residents per Sq. Mile
The population density of Cranston is comparable to that of a Small City.
Major City
10,000 Residents +
Mid-Sized City
5,000 Residents +
Small City
2,500 Residents +
Suburban
500 Residents +
Rural
100 Residents +
Remote
1 Residents +

Demographics