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Cranford

New Jersey · 1,937 residents · 0.337 sq mi
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Cranford has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $79,508. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 63% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $646,500. With a median age of 45.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
63% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,937
+9%since 2023
from 1,783 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
5,748 / sq mi
+9%since 2023
from 5,291 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
45.5
+4%since 2023
from 43.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
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20242K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$79,508
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $82,222 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$71,223
+7%since 2023
from $66,696 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
55.7%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 55.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 3.1% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.466
+7%since 2023
from 0.436 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services18.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration14.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance12.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical10.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Information9.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$646,500
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $550,000 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,458
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $2,312 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
35.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 34.9% in 2023
64.6% rent
Vacancy rate
1.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.6% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2023
from 32.8% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2023
from 47.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.1
+22%since 2023
from 6.7 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic81.2%(1,448)
Black3.5%(63)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(108)
Asian3.4%(61)
Other5.8%(103)
Diversity Score41.4%(738)
2024
White, non-Hispanic80.8%(1,565)
Black4.5%(88)
Hispanic / Latino4%(77)
Asian5.1%(99)
Other5.6%(108)
Diversity Score42.2%(818)
Diversity Score
42
+2%since 2023
from 41 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
63.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 61.2% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 95.2% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
26.9%
+7.7 ptssince 2023
from 19.2% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
40.9 min
+3%since 2023
from 39.8 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
41.9%
−12.4 ptssince 2023
from 54.3% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 1.9% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
14.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 13.1% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
39.6%
+13.9 ptssince 2023
from 25.6% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 3.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.2% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 11.7% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.9% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 67.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 9.4% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
65.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 65.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2023
from 44.0% in 2023
Female
51.2%
−4.8 ptssince 2023
from 56.0% in 2023
Foreign born
18.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 17.8% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 4.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 8.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 6.3% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 89.4% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
79.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 80.3% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 4.7% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cranford, New Jersey?

Cranford, New Jersey has about 1,937 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cranford, New Jersey?

The typical household in Cranford, New Jersey earns about $79,508 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cranford, New Jersey expensive?

In Cranford, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $646,500, and the typical rent is about $2,458 a month.

How educated are people in Cranford, New Jersey?

About 63.1% of adults age 25 and over in Cranford, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cranford, New Jersey?

About 2.2% of people in Cranford, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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