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Cranford, NJ

Cranford is a township in Union County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, located 18 miles (29 km) southwest of Manhattan. As of the 2020 United States Census, the township's population was 23,847, an increase of 1,222 (+5.4%) from the 2010 census count of 22,625, which in turn reflected an increase of 47 (+0.2%) from the 22,578 counted in the 2000 census.

NJ Transit rail service is available at the Cranford station, along the Raritan Valley train line, with service to Newark Penn Station and to Penn Station in Midtown Manhattan via Midtown Direct. It is part of the New York City metropolitan area.

Cranford was incorporated as a township by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 14, 1871, from portions of the Townships of Clark, Linden, Springfield, Union, and Westfield. Portions of the township were taken to form Garwood (in 1903) and Kenilworth (in 1907). The township's name is said to derive from the Crane family, including John Crane, who built a mill in 1720 along the Rahway River.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township had a total area of 4.87 square miles (12.6 km2), including 4.84 square miles (12.5 km2) of land and 0.04 square miles (0.10 km2) of water (0.78%).

Additionally, Cranford is within proximity to health and wellness centers and major healthcare facilities, such as Overlook Medical Center in nearby Summit, ensuring that residents have access to top-notch medical services. Kessler Rehabilitation Center offers a range of rehabilitation services including physical therapy, occupational therapy, and more. Cranford Rehabilitation & Nursing Center provides skilled nursing care and rehabilitation services. Atria Cranford is a senior living community offering assisted living services in a comfortable and supportive environment. A Place for Mom provides assisted living options for seniors with personalized care plans. Strength & Fitness offers a variety of fitness programs, equipment, and classes for all fitness levels.

Top sites in Cranford, NJ are Cranford Historical Society, Escapology, and Cranford Canoe Club. 

Population: 23,741 (2023). ZIP code: 07016. Area Code: 908. Elevation: 43 feet (13 meters). Area: 4.87 square miles (12.6 km²).

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What is Cranford, NJ known for?

The town also has a strong commercial base. Downtown Cranford is well known for its many restaurants, and unique specialty shops and has seen tremendous investment and growth in recent years with several Transit-Oriented Development projects. Smaller neighborhood shopping areas, like Centennial Village, are also revitalized with new restaurants and businesses. The Cranford Business Park, with easy access to the Garden State Parkway, major roads, and Newark Airport, is home to several well-known national corporations.

Is Cranford, NJ a good place to live?

Cranford Township is a suburb of New York City with a population of 23,838. 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.

What is the average income in Cranford, NJ?

The median age in Cranford is 43.7 years: 43.6 years for males, and 44.1 years for females. Cranford is currently declining at a rate of -0.9% annually and its population has decreased by -1.83% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 23,813 in 2020. The average household income in Cranford is $186,672 with a poverty rate of 2.79%.

Sources

Township of Cranford

Wikipedia

Niche

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Overlook Medical Center

Kessler Rehabilitation Center

Cranford Rehabilitation & Nursing Center

Atria Cranford

A Place for Mom

Strength & Fitness

Cranford Historical Society

Escapology

Cranford Canoe Club

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