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Cranford, New Jersey

Introduction to Cranford, New Jersey

Cranford, New Jersey, in Union county, is 3 miles SW of Union, New Jersey and 8 miles SW of Newark, New Jersey. The town is conveniently located inside the Newark metropolitan area. There are an estimated 22,578 people in Cranford.

Cranford History

Cranford was originally a part of the townships of the Linden, Westfield, Clark, Union and Springfield. It was incorporated on March 14, 1871 as a township. Cranford was named after Stephen Crane. The township once included portions of the present day Garwood and Kenilworth.

Cranford and nearby Attractions

  • Cranford Historical Society Museum
  • Sperry Observatory
  • Nomahegan Park
  • Crane-Phillips House
  • McConnell Park

Things To Do In Cranford

Cranford includes several local and county parks. The town also includes well-maintained biking and hiking trails. You can also enjoy fishing at the Rahway River or rent canoes at the Cranford Canoe Club. Apart from these, the Recreation Department of Cranford sponsors many recreational programs throughout the year.

Cranford Transportation

Newark Liberty International Airport is nearby.

Cranford Higher Education

The local college is Union County College. Opportunities for higher education are also provided by Kean University, Seton Hall University and the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey.

High Points

Cranford strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Jersey):

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyCranford People in Middle Class or Better
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Cranford Public Transportation Use
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Cranford Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Cranford Well-Paid Single Women
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Cranford Low Violent Crime
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Cranford Well-Paid Single Men
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Cranford Median Family Income
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 10%Cranford Low Property Crime
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 13%Cranford College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Cranford, NJ

Comparing Cranford to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women109
Well-Paid Single Men108
Age of the Population98
Senior Citizens89
Female Share of the Population79
Racial Diversity54
Children Under 5 Years Old56
Male Share of the Population43

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married97
Average Household Size75

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better109
People Above Poverty109
Median Family Income108
College Educated Adults98

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use109
Working at Home87
Walking and Biking to Work56
Short Commute Times25

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals45
People Living Alone35
Affordability of Rents24
Housing Recently Built22
Affordability of Property Taxes13

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime109
Low Property Crime108

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