Cranford, NJ

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 5/10
directions_bus Transit 5/10
directions_car Commute 3/10
home Housing 4/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 10/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
directions_car Commute
Challenging Commutes. The area has long, difficult commutes with significant delays, congestion, or limited transit infrastructure.
directions_bus Transit
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
home Housing
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Frequent Flyer’s Paradise. Access to the airport is extremely convenient with minimal travel time. Ideal for frequent travelers.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
1,783 332.4M (US)
Median Age
43.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
35.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
61.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$82,222 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
95.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
45 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
16.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$550,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,501 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$2,198 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
34.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Union County
4
New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro Area
4
New Jersey
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Union County
4
New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro Area
3
New Jersey
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 7 30
Feb 3 8 33
Mar 4 4 40
Apr 4 1 51
May 4 0 61
Jun 4 0 70
Jul 5 0 75
Aug 4 0 73
Sep 4 0 66
Oct 4 0 54
Nov 4 0 45
Dec 4 4 35

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans blue, with 51% of residents leaning left and 46% leaning right. However, Hillary Clinton carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (52%) (46%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 40%
Hillary Clinton 57%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 10, NJ State Senate District 22, NJ Assembly District 22, NJ
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Schools

St Michael School
<1 miles, NE
Cranford High School
<1 miles, N • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Union County College
1 miles, N • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Overlook Medical Center
5 miles, N • 4.1 star
Trinitas Regional Medical Center
5 miles, E • 1.4 star
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Airports

Laguardia Airport
24 miles, E • 4.6 star
John F Kennedy International Airport
28 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Trenton Mercer Airport
37 miles, W • 1.4 star
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