Cranford, NJ
Full City Profile · New Jersey · Union County County
4.2
/5.0
A
Great
1,783
Population
5,244/sq mi density
$82,222
Median Income
$66,696 per capita
$550,000
Home Value
$776,543 Zillow
$2,312
Median Rent
29.7% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$82,222 median income, 0.9% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$550,000 home value, $2,312/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
61.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
1,783
Census 2023
Population Density
5,244
per square mile
Land Area
1.9
square miles (4.9 km²)
Median Age
43.6 yrs
12% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
44.0%
Male
56.0%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 81.3% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 3.5% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 6.1% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 3.4% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 5.7% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
81.3%
Black
3.5%
Hispanic
6.1%
Asian
3.4%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 80.3% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 17.7% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 2% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
80.3%
Spanish
17.7%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
17.8%
Veterans
4.5%
25% below US avg (6%)
Disability
8.2%
37% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
93.7%
3% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
6.3%
27% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.487
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 1,783 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 5,244 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 1.9 sq mi |
| Median Age | 43.6 years |
Gender
| Male | 44.0% |
| Female | 56.0% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 81.3% |
| Black or African American | 3.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.1% |
| Asian | 3.4% |
Language
| English Only | 80.3% |
| Spanish | 17.7% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 17.8% |
| Veterans | 4.5% |
| Disability | 8.2% |
| Health Insurance | 93.7% |
| Uninsured | 6.3% |
| Broadband Access | 89.4% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.487 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |