At a Glance
Median Income
$82,222
$66,696 per capita
Home Value
$550,000
Zillow: $755,915
Median Rent
$2,312/mo
29.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
116/100K
1,714/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
61.2%
95.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.6%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.4%
8.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
271 sunny days/yr
How Cranford Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cranford's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cranford a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cranford residents earn a median household income of $82,222 , which is 9% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $66,696. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6% (83% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 16,571 business establishments, including 1,317 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cranford is $550,000 , 95% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $755,915. Median rent is $2,312/month, with 29.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1948.
Safety & Crime
Cranford reports 116 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 70% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,714/100K.
Education
61.2% of adults in Cranford hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(82% above the national average).
95.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cranford has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population1,783
Median Age43.6 yrs
Density5,244/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$82,222
Per Capita$66,696
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$51,947M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,622
Housing
C+
Home Value$550,000
Rent$2,312
Ownership34.9%
Zillow$755,915
Housing Units884
Rent Burden29.7%
Crime
F
Violent116/100K
Property1,714/100K
Health
Obesity24.4%
Diabetes7.1%
Smoking8.5%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death6,477/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain50.4 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation76 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+61.2%
High School+95.2%
Graduate+17.4%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 37% / D 61%
Commute40 min
Broadband89.4%
Internet Speed183 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries24
Did You Know?
The median home in Cranford was built in 1948.
13.1% of residents use public transit to commute.
25.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Newark Liberty International (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.487 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 183 Mbps.
There are 1,317 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 29 fatal vehicle crashes.
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