What are the schools like in Cranford, NJ?

Cranford is served primarily by Cranford Public School District. The district operates 5 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.6:1.

What is the median household income in Cranford?

The median household income in Cranford, NJ is $89,688 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.4%.

What is the weather like in Cranford, NJ?

Cranford has an average high temperature of 40.2°F in January and 85.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 26.3 inches.

Cranford, NJ Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Cranford, NJ affordable or expensive?

Cranford's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Cranford is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $489,300 and the median rent is $2,272 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Cranford, NJ?

Cranford has a violent crime rate of 166.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1037.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Cranford, NJ a Good Place to Live?

Cranford is a small town of 1,728 in New Jersey, with a median household income of $89,688 and a 1.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

Strengths: Cranford stands out for solid school ratings (A+), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices, longer commutes. Whether Cranford is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Cranford city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 112.5

Cranford's overall cost of living index is 112.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Cranford costs roughly 12% more than the average American city.

Metric	Cranford, NJ	National Avg
Median Home Value	$489,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$2,272	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	34.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$89,688	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Cranford's violent crime rate is 166.8 per 100,000 residents — 56% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

166.8 /100k

Property Crime

1037.5 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Cranford is served primarily by Cranford Public School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Cranford, NJ	National Avg
School District	Cranford Public School District	—
Elementary Schools	5	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	56.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Cranford sees average highs of 40.2°F in January and 85.9°F in July, with 50.4 inches of annual precipitation and 26.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Cranford, NJ
Average High — January	40.2°F
Average High — July	85.9°F
Annual Precipitation	50.4"
Annual Snowfall	26.3"

Demographics

Metric	Cranford, NJ	National Avg
Population	1,728	—
Median Age	43.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	34.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	85.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	3.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	9.8%	18.9%
Asian	1.4%	6.3%
Under 18	10.9%	22.2%
65 and over	26.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Cranford

Cranford, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code:

07016

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cranford, NJ affordable or expensive?

Cranford's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Cranford roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $489,300 and median rent is $2,272/month.

What is the crime rate in Cranford, NJ?

Cranford's violent crime rate is 166.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1037.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Cranford?

Public schools in Cranford are operated by Cranford Public School District. The district has 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.6:1. 56.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Cranford, NJ a good place to live?

Cranford, NJ has a population of 1,728, a median household income of $89,688, and an unemployment rate of 1.4%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Cranford?

Cranford averages 40.2°F in January and 85.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.4 inches with about 26.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Cranford?

Cranford, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code: 07016.

What is the population of Cranford?

The population of Cranford, New Jersey is 1,728 with a median age of 43.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Cranford?

Key numbers for living in Cranford: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $489,300, median household income $89,688, crime index 46 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Cranford side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.