Cranford

A wonderful small town in Union County, NJ.

Overview for Cranford, NJ

23,823 people live in Cranford, where the median age is 42.7 and the average individual income is $66,365. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

23,823

Total Population

42.7 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$66,365

Average individual Income

Welcome to Cranford

Town Information For Cranford NJ 07016

Cranford is a wonderful small town in Union County, NJ. In 2018 the Star ledger selected Cranford as the best downtown in New Jersey, calling it both adorable and snowglobe like. Cranford has a total population of 22,625 according to the 2010 consensus.

Real Estate in Cranford has a median listing price of $479,450. Cranford is known for its cute, quiet, and quaint homes. The average household income in Cranford is right around $76,338. Cranford has a healthy rental market as well filled with people that work around the area, or in New York City. The median rent is roughly $1,700 a month.

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School System

The Cranford School System is incredible when you consider the average price of the township itself. Niche.com praises the school system by ranking it #28 out of 243 Best School Districts in New Jersey and #14 out of 383 safest school district in New Jersey. The Cranford school system prepares its students extremely well for college. The average student receives a 1250/1600 on their SAT, and a 28/36 on their ACT. The most popular colleges that Cranford students attend are Rutgers University, Penn State, and Montclair State University.

Commuting

Commuting from Cranford to New York City is a breeze. There are a few public transportation routes by bus, and train that are right in the heart of the downtown. If you choose to commute to New York City by car you are roughly an hour drive away. Cranford is a perfect location if you are working elsewhere in New Jersey. With easy access to any major highway in New Jersey you will be in a very versatile location to thrive in your career.

Living in Cranford, NJ

When you live in Cranford you can expect fine dining, a thriving downtown and a small town culture that fits into your lifestyle. There are plenty of restaurants and activities in Cranford itself, and the neighboring townships. Some of the local favorite spots are the Cranford Canoe Club, and restaurants such as Urban Burger, and the Cranford Hotel.

Around Cranford, NJ

There's plenty to do around Cranford, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

95

Walker's Paradise

Walking Score

64

Bikeable

Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Heathermeade Distilling, Frankel's, and Goin' On An Adventure.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the Heathermeade Distilling page on Yelp Search 835 Fairfield Ave on Google Maps	Dining	1.69 miles	9 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Frankel's page on Yelp Search 86 North Ave on Google Maps	Shopping	0.82 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Goin' On An Adventure page on Yelp Search 109 Retford Ave on Google Maps	Active	0.48 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Fischer Swim School page on Yelp	Active	2.44 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Out Run Your Fork page on Yelp Search 500 Central Ave on Google Maps	Active	2.09 miles	11 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Duncan Martial Arts page on Yelp Search 627 Chestnut St on Google Maps	Active	3.27 miles	9 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Blissful Body Aesthetics - Coral Gables page on Yelp Search 2263 SW 37th Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	4.18 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Salon Bella Gina page on Yelp Search 77 Central Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	1.98 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Melfi's Beauty Salon page on Yelp Search 109 Chestnut St on Google Maps	Beauty	2.12 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Bchic with Bayyinah page on Yelp Search 1235 W Chestnut St on Google Maps	Beauty	2.59 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Cranford, NJ

Population Households Employment

Cranford has 9,029 households, with an average household size of 2.61. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Cranford do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 23,823 people call Cranford home. The population density is 4,927.14 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

23,823

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

42.7

Median Age

49.81 / 50.19%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

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0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

Less Than 9th Grade
High School Degree
Associate Degree
Bachelor Degree
Graduate Degree

9,029

Total Households

2.61

Average Household Size

$66,365

Average individual Income

Households with Children

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Marital Status

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Single

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Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes

15 to 29 Minutes

30 to 59 Minutes

60+ Minutes

Schools in Cranford, NJ

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The following schools are within or nearby Cranford. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

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