Median Age
45 Years
Largest Age Group
45-54 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
21%
Cresskill
Cresskill, NJ Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,045
Population
9,495
Renter Mix
24% Rent
An upscale community beside the star-studded town of Alpine
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Bordering Alpine, New Jersey’s star-studded abode, Cresskill is a luxurious community with small-town charm. Cresskill features large family-style homes, elegant mansions, and mid-rise apartments. Similar to a typical small town, Cresskill residents have access to great schools, neighborhood parks with playgrounds, country clubs, golf courses, gyms, and a vibrant downtown district. Once you move into your new home, you must head downtown and visit one of the district’s delicious locally owned bars, cafes, and restaurants. If you want to see dynamic views of the Hudson River, Cresskill is convenient to the Palisades Interstate Park. Great for commuters, Cresskill is only a short drive from New York City.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$145,819
Average: $166,932
Education
4,208
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
5,028
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Cresskill has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
24%
Non-Renters
76%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
42%
Other Education
58%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Cresskill, NJ is $2,045 for one bedroom, and $2,590 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Cresskill has increased by 1.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,045/month
750 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Cresskill, NJ is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Edward H. Bryan Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
531 Students
Merritt Memorial Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
276 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
398 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
474 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Demarest Nature Center
- Tenafly Nature Center
- Closter Nature Center
- Beczak Environmental Education Center
- Hudson River Museum
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- LaGuardia
- Westchester County
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.