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Cranford, NJ
Full City Profile · New Jersey · Union County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
1,783
Population
5,244/sq mi density
$82,222
Median Income
$66,696 per capita
$550,000
Home Value
$755,915 Zillow
$2,312
Median Rent
29.7% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
271 sunny days/yr
116
Violent Crime/100K
1,714 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$82,222 median income, 0.6% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$550,000 home value, $2,312/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
116 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
61.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$550,000
95% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$2,312/mo
99% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
34.9%
47% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
884
Median year built: 1948
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$550,000
Zillow (ZHVI)
$755,915
Median Sale Price
$750,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
34.9%
Owner-Occupied
65.1%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,599/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,759/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,132/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,658/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,005/mo
Census median rent:
$2,312/mo
· Zillow rent:
$2,956/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
48 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
0.9%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
1
Price Drops
0.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$292
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
29.7%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
4% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1948
Average age of housing stock: 78 years
Homeownership Rate
34.9%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $550,000 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $755,915 |
| Median Sale Price | $750,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $292 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $2,312 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,956 |
| FMR Studio | $1,599 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,759 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $2,132 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,658 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $3,005 |
Market
| Days on Market | 48 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 0.9% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $292 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 34.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 65.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 34.9% |
| Total Housing Units | 884 |
| Median Year Built | 1948 |
| Rent Burden | 29.7% |