Living in Cranford, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Cranford · Census data 2020–2024
Cranford has 24,074 residents with a median age of 43.4. The median household income is $155,972 (51% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $660,100, the median rent is $2,199/month.
Cranford at a glance
- Population
- 24,074
- Median age
- 43.4State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $155,972State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $660,100State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $2,199/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 77.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 66.2%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is Cranford a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 51% higher than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 2.5%.
Cons: Home values 45% higher than the state median; an average commute of 35 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Cranford
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Cranford the median home value is $660,100, 98% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,199 per month, which is 29.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,691 a month in housing costs.
Cranford median household income
The median household income in Cranford is $155,972 and the income per person is $80,695. 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Cranford: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 9,661
- Owner-occupied
- 77.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.5%
- Vacant
- 2.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1951
- Average household size
- 2.53
Cranford demographics
- Population
- 24,074
- Median age
- 43.4
- Under 18
- 22.8%
- 65 and older
- 20.3%
- Households
- 9,426
- Foreign-born
- 10%
- Veterans
- 3.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Cranford ›
Education in Cranford
66.2% of adults 25 and older in Cranford have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 29.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Cranford
- Unemployment rate
- 3.6%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 27%
- Drive alone
- 56.6%
- Public transit
- 11.3%
- Walk to work
- 1.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.7%
Cranford vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cranford | 24,074 | $155,972 | $660,100 | $2,199 |
| Garwood | 4,885 | $110,670 | $533,300 | $1,753 |
| Winfield | 1,479 | $64,052 | $283,300 | $1,111 |
| Kenilworth | 8,401 | $118,611 | $522,200 | $2,023 |
| Roselle Park | 14,093 | $109,679 | $443,200 | $1,663 |
| Westfield | 31,111 | $232,629 | $953,400 | $2,357 |
| Roselle | 22,646 | $92,762 | $379,900 | $1,567 |
| Clark | 15,622 | $133,504 | $609,600 | $1,743 |
| Connecticut Farms | 516 | $75,396 | $434,600 | $2,265 |
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What is the median household income in Cranford, NJ?
The median household income in Cranford is $155,972, 51% higher than the New Jersey median of $103,556 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Cranford?
The median home value in Cranford is $660,100, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Cranford?
The median gross rent in Cranford is $2,199 per month, about 29.6% of household income.
Is Cranford, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 51% higher than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 2.5%. Minuses: home values 45% higher than the state median; an average commute of 35 minutes.
What is the median age in Cranford?
The median age in Cranford is 43.4 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Cranford?
The average commute to work in Cranford is 35 minutes; 27% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Cranford?
The unemployment rate in Cranford is 3.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Cranford?
66.2% of adults in Cranford have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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