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Cranford, New Jersey


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Cranford, New Jersey

Cranford, New Jersey, in Union county, is 3 miles SW of Union, New Jersey (center to center) 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.

The People and Families of Cranford

In Cranford, about 61% of adults are married. Many folks in Cranford are married and settled down.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Cranford had a median family income of $86,624. Cranford has a large middle class. You won't find a lot of people in the town living below the poverty line. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in Cranford. If a good man (or woman) is hard to find, try looking in the town, where there happen to be many singles with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($21,256) in Cranford. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Crime and Safety

The low crime rate is a boost to quality of living and housing values in Cranford.

Cranford Housing

Approximately 83% of housing in Cranford is owner-occupied. Dwellings tend to be older, with average home age more advanced in the town than you'll find in other towns.

Commuting

In Cranford, 84% of commuters drive to work. One way to meet people in Cranford is to try the public transportation system.

Of Note

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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