Living in Cranston
Cranston is a large place in Rhode Island, United States, home to 81,073 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are digital natives (top 6%, #250 of 4,750), commuters (top 8%, #443 of 6,227), city lovers (top 9%, #333 of 4,114).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Cranston
- The North Atlantic Ocean is 3 km away.
- It is part of Greater Providence, 5 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 08 min and sets around 22:18; in late June it sets around 2:24.
How Cranston ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Rhode Island | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 48 | #5,937 of 11,898 | #41 of 48 | Map |
| Low-income household | 45 | #3,174 of 9,771 | #8 of 42 | Map |
| Low-income family | 49 | #3,245 of 8,006 | #20 of 42 | Map |
| Single parent | 53 | #2,467 of 6,237 | #18 of 39 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 64 | #3,138 of 9,474 | #40 of 42 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 64 | #3,044 of 9,474 | #39 of 42 | Map |
| Early retiree | 63 | #3,393 of 10,762 | #42 of 42 | Map |
| Single professional | 70 | #454 of 4,537 | #2 of 32 | Map |
| Young professional | 73 | #419 of 4,444 | #2 of 31 | Map |
| DINKS | 75 | #537 of 3,053 | #2 of 23 | Map |
| Remote worker | 60 | #2,403 of 7,271 | #31 of 39 | Map |
| Commuter | 77 | #443 of 6,227 | #2 of 33 | Map |
| Car-free household | 76 | #329 of 3,933 | #2 of 24 | Map |
| Student | 78 | #199 of 2,119 | #3 of 20 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 51 | #2,328 of 8,006 | #10 of 42 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 42 | #5,967 of 12,111 | #13 of 42 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 73 | #333 of 4,114 | #2 of 26 | Map |
| Expat professional | 73 | #940 of 7,271 | #2 of 39 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 74 | #1,000 of 9,474 | #8 of 42 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 27 | #15,774 of 18,063 | #52 of 52 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 40 | #3,377 of 16,523 | #28 of 49 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 21 | #15,679 of 18,063 | #52 of 52 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 69 | #2,174 of 16,523 | #24 of 49 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 80 | #412 of 21,167 | #2 of 52 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 70 | #1,615 of 12,111 | #18 of 42 | Map |
| Coastal living | 73 | #663 of 6,413 | #23 of 42 | Map |
| Business owner | 71 | #1,680 of 12,111 | #4 of 42 | Map |
| Digital native | 68 | #250 of 4,750 | #2 of 32 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Providence (Rhode Island) 5 km
- East Providence 7 km
- Johnston (Rhode Island) 7 km
- North Providence 8 km
- Seekonk 9 km
- Warwick (Rhode Island) 9 km
- Barrington (Rhode Island) 12 km
- West Warwick 12 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.