Cranston, RI
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08

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Table Of Contents

Overall Quality Of Life
Crime Statistics
Cost of living
Images
Rankings
Map & Stats

Population

81,252

Unemployment

3.7%

Poverty

7.4%

Median Home

$257,400

Median Income

$74,425

Median Rent

$1,107

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Cranston SnackAbility

9
Overall SnackAbility

Jobs

8.5/10

Housing

8.5

Affordability

Diversity

8.5

Safety

Amenities

Education

Commute

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Cranston, RI Crime Report

969
Total Crimes

1,191.7
Total Crimes / 100k People

-49.20%
Below National Average

Statistic	Count Raw	Cranston / 100k People	Rhode Island / 100k People	National / 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K	969	1,191.7	1,476.3	2,346.0

Violent Crime	111	136.5	230.8	387.8
Murder	2	2.5	3.0	6.5
Robbery	13	16.0	31.8	73.9
Aggravated Assault	69	84.9	157.5	279.7
Property Crime	858	1,055.2	1,245.5	1,958.2
Burglary	86	105.8	166.8	314.2
Larceny	685	842.4	935.9	1,398.0
Car Theft	87	107.0	142.7	246.0

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Cranston, RI Cost Of Living

116
Cranston's Overall Cost Of Living

1.2x
Higher Than The National Average

Living Expense	Cranston	Rhode Island	National Average
Overall	116	117	100

Services	117	118	100
Groceries	111	108	100
Health	108	108	100
Housing	113	118	100
Transportation	106	104	100
Utilities	127	127	100

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Cranston, RI Photos

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Rankings for Cranston in Rhode Island

Ranks #5 in Richest Cities In Rhode Island

Ranks #6 in Most Dangerous Cities In Rhode Island

Ranks #7 in Best Places To Live In Rhode Island

Map Of Cranston, RI

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Population over time in Cranston

Year	Population	% Change
2020	81,252	0.1%
2019	81,196	0.3%
2018	80,979	0.1%
2017	80,882	0.1%
2016	80,761	0.1%
2015	80,680	0.3%
2014	80,470	0.0%
2013	80,446	-0.0%
2012	80,473	-0.1%
2011	80,580	-

Race / Ethnicity in Cranston

White

67.6% (54,914)

African American

5.5% (4,499)

American Indian

0.1% (106)

Asian

7.2% (5,854)

Hawaiian

0.1% (87)

Other

0.5% (437)

Two Or More

3.0% (2,419)

Hispanic

15.9% (12,936)

Race	Cranston	RI	USA
White	67.6%	71.4%	60.1%
African American	5.5%	5.5%	12.2%
American Indian	0.1%	0.3%	0.6%
Asian	7.2%	3.4%	5.6%
Hawaiian	0.1%	0.1%	0.2%
Other	0.5%	0.6%	0.3%
Two Or More	3.0%	2.8%	2.8%
Hispanic	15.9%	15.9%	18.2%

Gender in Cranston

Female

49.8% (40,484)

Male

50.2% (40,768)

Gender	Cranston	RI	USA
Female	49.8%	51.4%	50.8%
Male	50.2%	48.6%	49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Cranston for adults over 25

< 9th Grade

4.0% (3,250)

9-12th Grade

5.0% (4,062)

High School / GED

29.0% (23,563)

Some College

19.0% (15,437)

Associate's Degree

9.0% (7,312)

Bachelor's Degree

20.0% (16,250)

Master's Degree

10.0% (8,125)

Professional Degree

3.0% (2,437)

Doctorate Degree

1.0% (812)

Education	Cranston	RI	USA
< 9th Grade	4.0%	5.0%	5.0%
9-12th Grade	5.0%	6.0%	7.0%
High School / GED	29.0%	28.0%	27.0%
Some College	19.0%	18.0%	20.0%
Associate's Degree	9.0%	8.0%	9.0%
Bachelor's Degree	20.0%	21.0%	20.0%
Master's Degree	10.0%	10.0%	9.0%
Professional Degree	3.0%	2.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	1.0%	2.0%	1.0%

Household Income For Cranston, Rhode Island

Less than $10,000

4.0% (321,256)

$10,000 to $14,999

5.6% (456,754)

$15,000 to $24,999

6.9% (564,012)

$25,000 to $34,999

8.5% (693,810)

$35,000 to $49,999

9.0% (729,563)

$50,000 to $74,999

16.3% (1,326,478)

$75,000 to $99,999

15.3% (1,242,796)

$100,000 to $149,999

19.6% (1,596,178)

$150,000 to $199,999

8.0% (646,140)

$200,000 or more

6.7% (548,208)

Income	Cranston	RI	USA
Less than $10,000	4.0%	5.6%	5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999	5.6%	4.9%	4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999	6.9%	8.1%	8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999	8.5%	7.8%	8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999	9.0%	10.8%	12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999	16.3%	15.8%	17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	15.3%	13.3%	12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999	19.6%	18.3%	15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999	8.0%	7.8%	7.1%
$200,000 or more	6.7%	7.7%	8.3%