Cranford, NJ Overview

Primarily residential in character, Cranford Township boasts a renovated downtown district that sets the pace for the pleasing suburban atmosphere.  This charming district draws residents and visitors to brick-paved sidewalks, flower beds, attractive store fronts, and Victorian elegance.  Specialty stores, lovely plazas, charming cafes, and quaint neighborhoods add to the quality of life.  The township provides a tranquil, small-town lifestyle in easy access to urban amenities.  More than 275 acres of county parkland are close to home, combining with local parks, nature centers, hiking/biking trails, bridle trails, and athletic fields for abundant recreational opportunities.  Cranford is ranked 34th on New Jersey Monthly’s 2010 list of “Best Places to Live” in New Jersey.

Summary

Population Growth (since 2000)6%
Population Density (ppl / mile)4,944.00
Household Size (ppl)2.594
Households w/ Children31%

Housing Stability

Annual Residential Turnover0%
5+ Years in Residency52%
Median Year in Residency5.66

Housing Inventory

Cranford, NJ Housing Inventory 3051,8087,3057,3053051,8087,305

Market Overview

69 listings with an estimated median price of $689,000

PriceCount
$0 - 100K6
$300K - 400K8
$400K - 500K4
$500K - 600K6
$600K - 700K13
$700K - 800K16
$800K - 900K3
$900K - 1M6
$1M - Max7
Property TypeCount
Single Family49
Condo7
Commercial8
Rental19
Lots and Land2
Multi Family3

(Data as of 4/27/2024)

Population Demographics

The population of the community broken down by age group. The numbers at the top of each bar indicate the number of people in the age bracket below.

Cranford, NJ Population Demographics

Total: 23,892

Households:9,113

Median Age: 44.42

Climate and Weather

The Temperature chart displays average high and low values for January and July, and is designed to provide an indication of both seasonal and daily temperature variability. The Weather Risk Index indicates the calculated risk of each type of weather event occurring in the future. This risk is based on historical localized storm events and weather patterns. The national average for each type of weather event equals a score of 100, so a score of 200 would represent twice the risk as the national average, and a score of 50 would represent half the risk of the national average.

Temperature (degrees F)

Cranford, NJ Temperature

Weather Risk

Cranford, NJ Weather Risk

Education

The Community Educational Index chart is based on the U.S. Census Bureau's Socioeconomic Status (SES) elements. Factors used in creating the index below are income, educational achievement, and occupation of persons within the selected ZIP code. Since this index is based on the population of an entire Zip code, it may not reflect the nature of an individual school.

Education Climate Index

Cranford, NJ Education Climate Index

Highest Education Level Attained

Cranford, NJ Highest Education Level Attained 3,3982,7651,0983772703,1805,3423,3982,7651,0983772703,180

Employment and Finance

Workforce

Cranford, NJ Workforce

Income by dollar range (Median Income: $118,486)

Cranford, NJ Income by dollar range 169791892122921761672002285425849899841,0751,901743318263

Fair Market Rents

The Fair Market Rents show average gross rent estimates based on figures provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Studio
$1,007
One Bedroom
$1,063
Two Bedroom
$1,288
Three Bedroom
$1,655
Four Bedroom
$1,886

Smoking Ban

The Smoking Ban data indicates whether an area has a smoking ban in place for workplaces, restaurants or bars. This information represents that of the search area and may not reflect that of the whole County or State.

Workplaces
Yes
Restaurants
Yes
Bars
Yes

Crime

The Crime Index compares the risk or probability of future occurrence of certain types of crime in this community as compared to the national average. The national average for each type of crime equals a score of 1.0, so a score of 2.0 would represent twice the risk as the national average, and a score of 0.50 would represent half the risk of the national average.

Cranford, NJ Crime

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