Cranford township, New Jersey
Cranford township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Cranford township is a geographic entity located in Union County, New Jersey. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 24,725. The land area covers 4.84 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 24,725 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 43.4 yrs | ±1.6 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 9,426 | ±334 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 9,661 | ±343 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 9,426 | ±334 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 235 | ±108 |
| Median Home Value | $660,100 | ±$14,370 |
| Median Gross Rent | $2,199 | ±$255 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $155,972 | ±$15,105 |
| Per Capita Income | $80,695 | ±$6,208 |
| Poverty Rate | 2.5% | ±1.1% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 588 | ±254 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.6% | ±1.2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 12,660 | ±510 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 91.7% | ±4.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 24,513 (2024)
ID: 170354
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
8 SPRINGFIELD AVE, 1, CRANFORD NJ 07016-2199
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GUS Population: 594,160 (2024)
ID: 194928
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CLERK OF THE BOARD
10 ELIZABETHTOWN PLZ, ELIZABETH NJ 07207-3451
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ | |
| Alternative School Nearby | N | AVENEL, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | NEWARK, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | ROSELLE, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | GARFIELD, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | ELIZABETH, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | Passaic, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-01 | HILLSIDE, NJ | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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UCNJ Union College of Union County, New Jersey
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College | 1.2 mi away | 1033 Springfield Avenue, Cranford, NJ, 07016-1528 |
9087097000
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CRANFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 0.3 mi away | 224 WALNUT AVENUE, CRANFORD, NJ, 07016 |
(201) 709-7272
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Pro Beauty Academy (The) - Kenilworth
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College | 2.3 mi away | 656 North Michigan Avenue, Kenilworth, NJ, 07033 | — |
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GARWOOD FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 1.2 mi away | 411 THIRD AVENUE, GARWOOD, NJ, 07027 |
(201) 789-1670
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Healthcare Training Institute
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College | 3.4 mi away | 1969 Morris Ave, Union, NJ, 07083 |
9088517711110
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KENILWORTH PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 1.6 mi away | 548 BOULEVARD, KENILWORTH, NJ, 07033 |
(201) 276-2451
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Yeshiva Gedolah Zichron Leyma
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College | 3.5 mi away | 2035 Vauxhall Road, Union, NJ, 07083-3618 |
9085870502
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WESTFIELD MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 2.1 mi away | 550 E. BROAD STREET, WESTFIELD, NJ, 07090 |
(201) 789-4090
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Lincoln Technical Institute-Union
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College Vocational | 3.8 mi away | 2299 Vauxhall Rd, Union, NJ, 07083 |
908964780040500
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ROSELLE FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 2.1 mi away | 104 W. FOURTH AVENUE, ROSELLE, NJ, 07203 |
(201) 245-5809
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at CRANFORD, NJ US, located 1.3 miles from Cranford township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40.2° | 25.1° | 32.6° | 3.73" | 7.0" |
| February | 43.0° | 26.8° | 34.9° | 3.26" | 8.2" |
| March | 50.7° | 33.2° | 41.9° | 4.39" | 5.0" |
| April | 62.5° | 42.7° | 52.6° | 4.05" | 0.3" |
| May | 71.9° | 52.5° | 62.2° | 4.20" | 0.0" |
| June | 80.8° | 62.4° | 71.6° | 4.54" | 0.0" |
| July | 85.9° | 67.6° | 76.7° | 5.32" | 0.0" |
| August | 84.3° | 66.1° | 75.2° | 4.14" | 0.0" |
| September | 77.1° | 59.2° | 68.1° | 4.25" | 0.0" |
| October | 65.5° | 46.7° | 56.1° | 4.40" | 0.0" |
| November | 55.0° | 37.5° | 46.2° | 3.63" | 0.1" |
| December | 44.8° | 30.5° | 37.6° | 4.48" | 5.7" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cranford CDP | CDP | 0.3 mi | — |
| Garwood borough | Borough | 1.1 mi | — |
| Kenilworth borough | Borough | 1.7 mi | — |
| Roselle Park borough | Borough | 2.0 mi | — |
| Westfield town | Town | 2.1 mi | — |
| Roselle borough | Borough | 2.3 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3403915640. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.