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Cranford Township

#7 in Best Places to Live in Union County
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb in New Jersey
  • 20 reviews
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B+
    3. Housing
      B-
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      B+
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      B-
    9. Cost of Living
      C
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B+
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    Cranford Township is a suburb of New York City with a population of 23,972. Cranford Township is in Union County and is one of the best places to live in New Jersey. Living in Cranford Township offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Cranford Township there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Cranford Township and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Cranford Township are highly rated.
    About Cranford Township...
    Population
    23,972

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $463,800
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,566
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      22%
    • Own
      78%
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    Cranford Township Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      8.2
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      0
      40.7
    • Robbery
      4.1
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      61.4
      500.1
    • Theft
      626
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      28.6
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      6%
    • 25-34 years
      11%
    • 35-44 years
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      16%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      18%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      21%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      32%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      23%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      20%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      4%
      13%

    Working in Cranford Township

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $122,848
    National
    $55,322
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    Cranford Township Reviews

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    Lived here over 10 years and can’t wait to leave. It’s a large clique of the same individuals who all “know each other”, but are unwelcoming to newcomers, and heaven forbid you aren’t white. While not outwardly a racist town, there is definitely and unspoken bias against those of color. Schools are good (though traditional, not progressive), town is safe but absolutely lacking culture as witnessed by its scarcity of genuinely good restaurant offerings and its lack of museums. Is about 45 mins away from NYC by car, which is extremely beneficial to get your culture quota met. Overall, has improved a bit in the past few years, but good luck making connections here unless you meet other newcomers.
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    Growing up in Cranford was hard because of the fact I am a minority. I was usually always the only black person in a classroom. Even though I had some hardships along the way, I am very glad my parents made the effort for a better educational experience. Cranford has definitely molded me into the young lady I am today. My safety is not a concern here and educationally we are advanced than Linden, the previous town I was residing.
    Cranford is an incredible town to live in, raise a family, and make a lot of new friends. It's got a small town feel but with the amenities of a larger city. It has a college town vibe in terms of residents that take pride in living here and give back to the community. Really good restaurants and bars to frequent and the commute to NYC via bus or train is more than manageable.