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Crime in Cranston summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Cranston. Key points include:
There were 960 total crimes in Cranston in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Cranston is 1,145.4 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Cranston is 93.1 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Cranston is 1,052.3 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Cranston is -45.95% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Cranston Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Cranston / 100k People |
Rhode Island / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 960 | 1,145.4 | 1,185.9 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 78 | 93.1 | 153.6 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 1 | 1.2 | 2.1 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 13 | 15.5 | 22.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 47 | 56.1 | 99.8 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 882 | 1,052.3 | 1,032.4 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 69 | 82.3 | 91.0 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 734 | 875.7 | 820.5 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 79 | 94.3 | 120.9 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Cranston summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Cranston. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Rhode Island. Key points include:
The cost of living in Cranston is 115 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Cranston is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Cranston is $446,693.
The median income in Cranston is $90,206.
Cranston's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Cranston Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Cranston | Rhode Island | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 115 | 112 | 100 |
| Services | 102 | 104 | 100 |
| Groceries | 103 | 102 | 100 |
| Health | 134 | 125 | 100 |
| Housing | 105 | 106 | 100 |
| Transportation | 106 | 107 | 100 |
| Utilities | 103 | 108 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Cranston, RI Weather
The average high in Cranston is 59.7° and the average low is 42.1°.
There are 78.3 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 48.3 inches of precipitation each year with 37.1 inches of snow.
| Stat | Cranston |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 59.7 |
| Average Annual Low | 42.1 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 78.3 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 48.3 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 37.1 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Cranston Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Cranston
The current population in Cranston is 83,250. The population has increased 3.3% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 83,250 | 0.7% |
| 2023 | 82,632 | -0.1% |
| 2022 | 82,691 | 0.0% |
| 2021 | 82,654 | 1.7% |
| 2020 | 81,252 | -0.0% |
| 2019 | 81,254 | 0.1% |
| 2018 | 81,196 | 0.3% |
| 2017 | 80,979 | 0.1% |
| 2016 | 80,882 | 0.1% |
| 2015 | 80,761 | 0.1% |
| 2014 | 80,680 | 0.3% |
| 2013 | 80,470 | 0.0% |
| 2012 | 80,446 | -0.0% |
| 2011 | 80,473 | -0.1% |
| 2010 | 80,580 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Cranston
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Cranston is:
65.3% White with 54,399 White residents.
5.3% African American with 4,413 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 86 American Indian residents.
6.8% Asian with 5,640 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 61 Hawaiian residents.
0.3% Other with 290 Other residents.
3.3% Two Or More with 2,748 Two Or More residents.
18.8% Hispanic with 15,613 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Cranston | RI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 65.3% | 68.0% | 57.4% |
| African American | 5.3% | 4.9% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 6.8% | 3.5% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.3% | 4.9% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 18.8% | 17.7% | 19.3% |
Gender in Cranston
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Cranston is 49.8% female with 41,462 female residents.
Cranston is 50.2% male with 41,788 male residents.
| Gender | Cranston | RI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 50.9% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.2% | 49.1% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Cranston for adults over 25
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4.0% of adults in Cranston completed < 9th grade.
5.0% of adults in Cranston completed 9-12th grade.
25.0% of adults in Cranston completed high school / ged.
19.0% of adults in Cranston completed some college.
10.0% of adults in Cranston completed associate's degree.
23.0% of adults in Cranston completed bachelor's degree.
10.0% of adults in Cranston completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Cranston completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Cranston completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Cranston | RI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 25.0% | 27.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 17.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 23.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 10.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Cranston, Rhode Island
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3.9% of households in Cranston earn Less than $10,000.
4.4% of households in Cranston earn $10,000 to $14,999.
7.4% of households in Cranston earn $15,000 to $24,999.
4.2% of households in Cranston earn $25,000 to $34,999.
7.7% of households in Cranston earn $35,000 to $49,999.
15.1% of households in Cranston earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.1% of households in Cranston earn $75,000 to $99,999.
21.2% of households in Cranston earn $100,000 to $149,999.
11.3% of households in Cranston earn $150,000 to $199,999.
12.8% of households in Cranston earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Cranston | RI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.9% | 4.6% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.4% | 4.1% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.4% | 6.1% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.2% | 5.7% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 7.7% | 8.4% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.1% | 14.5% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.1% | 12.5% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 21.2% | 19.1% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 11.3% | 11.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 12.8% | 13.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
