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Cranford, NJ
Census-designated place in Union County, New Jersey.
Population
1,937
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
5,751
ZIP codes
0
Cranford and its ZIP codes
Cranford at a glance
- Cranford is about 4.5 times as dense as New Jersey as a whole.
- The median household income is $79,508, 23% below the New Jersey median of $103,556.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $646,500 (42% above New Jersey) and median rent is $2,458 a month.
Local data for Cranford, NJ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Cranford, NJ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$79,508
Poverty rate
2.2%
Median home value
$646,500
Median rent
$2,458/mo
Homeownership
35.4%
Bachelor's or higher
63.1%
Median age
45.5
Average commute
40.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (377), Italian Americans (275), German Americans (175).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Union County. PPP loans are for Cranford.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Sep 2026, -1.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$85,755
231,428 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$85,152
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.7B
FY 2026, $4,637 per person
How people get to work
Cranford, NJ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone41.9%
- Carpooled0.1%
- Public transit14.8%
- Walked1.7%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.8%
- Worked from home39.6%
Average one-way commute: 40.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Cranford, NJ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
563
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
3,566
2.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 25°F
50.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cranford, NJ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
24.7%
U.S. 33.3% -8.6 pts
Diabetes
8.2%
U.S. 12.1% -3.9 pts
Smoking
8.4%
U.S. 12.8% -4.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.7%
U.S. 11.1% -3.4 pts
Cities near Cranford
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GarwoodBorough | 1 mi | 0.7 |
| KenilworthBorough | 1.7 mi | 2.1 |
| WestfieldTown | 2.3 mi | 6.7 |
| Roselle ParkBorough | 2.3 mi | 1.2 |
| RoselleBorough | 2.5 mi | 2.6 |
| Connecticut FarmsCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 0.1 |
| MountainsideBorough | 3.2 mi | 4 |
| RahwayCity | 3.4 mi | 3.9 |
| UnionCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 0.3 |
| SpringfieldCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 0.4 |
| Kean UniversityCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 0.3 |
| LindenCity | 4.2 mi | 10.7 |
| FanwoodBorough | 4.4 mi | 1.3 |
| VauxhallCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 0.6 |
| ColoniaCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 4 |
| SummitCity | 4.9 mi | 6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cranford, NJ in?
- Cranford is in Union County, New Jersey.
- What is the population of Cranford, NJ?
- About 1,937 people live in Cranford, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cranford?
- Nearby places include Garwood (1 mi), Kenilworth (1.7 mi), Westfield (2.3 mi), Roselle Park (2.3 mi), Roselle (2.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023