Welcome to Cranford
TOWN INFORMATION FOR CRANFORD NJ 07016
Cranford is a wonderful small town in Union County, NJ. In 2018 the Star ledger selected Cranford as the best downtown in New Jersey, calling it both adorable and snowglobe like. Cranford has a total population of 22,625 according to the 2010 consensus.
Real Estate in Cranford has a median listing price of $479,450. Cranford is known for its cute, quiet, and quaint homes. The average household income in Cranford is right around $76,338. Cranford has a healthy rental market as well filled with people that work around the area, or in New York City. The median rent is roughly $1,700 a month.
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School System
The Cranford School System is incredible when you consider the average price of the township itself. Niche.com praises the school system by ranking it #28 out of 243 Best School Districts in New Jersey and #14 out of 383 safest school district in New Jersey. The Cranford school system prepares its students extremely well for college. The average student receives a 1250/1600 on their SAT, and a 28/36 on their ACT. The most popular colleges that Cranford students attend are Rutgers University, Penn State, and Montclair State University.
Commuting
Commuting from Cranford to New York City is a breeze. There are a few public transportation routes by bus, and train that are right in the heart of the downtown. If you choose to commute to New York City by car you are roughly an hour drive away. Cranford is a perfect location if you are working elsewhere in New Jersey. With easy access to any major highway in New Jersey you will be in a very versatile location to thrive in your career.
Living in Cranford
When you live in Cranford you can expect fine dining, a thriving downtown and a small town culture that fits into your lifestyle. There are plenty of restaurants and activities in Cranford itself, and the neighboring townships. Some of the local favorite spots are the Cranford Canoe Club, and restaurants such as Urban Burger, and the Cranford Hotel.
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650 Riverside Dr Cranford Twp., NJ 07016
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$1,800,000
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Beds 5 Baths 5 SqFt N/A Property Type House
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9 Cornell Rd Cranford Twp., NJ 07016
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$1,099,000
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Beds 4 Baths 2 | 1 SqFt N/A Property Type House
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$1,800,000
5 5 Beds
5 5 Baths
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4053530 Listing No. 4053530
House Property Type: House
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$1,759,000
5 5 Beds
4 | 2 4 | 2 Baths
5,800 Sqft 5,800 Sqft
4048825 Listing No. 4048825
House Property Type: House
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$1,499,999
6 6 Beds
6 6 Baths
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4049811 Listing No. 4049811
House Property Type: House
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$1,455,000
5 5 Beds
4 | 1 4 | 1 Baths
3,000 Sqft 3,000 Sqft
4048390 Listing No. 4048390
House Property Type: House
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$1,350,000
5 5 Beds
3 | 1 3 | 1 Baths
3,000 Sqft 3,000 Sqft
4052981 Listing No. 4052981
House Property Type: House
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$1,299,900
5 5 Beds
3 | 1 3 | 1 Baths
N/A Sqft N/A Sqft
4051992 Listing No. 4051992
House Property Type: House
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$1,099,000
4 4 Beds
2 | 1 2 | 1 Baths
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4053712 Listing No. 4053712
House Property Type: House
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$999,000
4 4 Beds
3 3 Baths
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4053028 Listing No. 4053028
House Property Type: House
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$900,000
3 3 Beds
3 3 Baths
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4044929 Listing No. 4044929
House Property Type: House
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$900,000
3 3 Beds
2 | 1 2 | 1 Baths
N/A Sqft N/A Sqft
4053450 Listing No. 4053450
House Property Type: House
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$850,000
3 3 Beds
2 | 1 2 | 1 Baths
N/A Sqft N/A Sqft
4039727 Listing No. 4039727
House Property Type: House
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$725,000
5 5 Beds
2 2 Baths
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4049910 Listing No. 4049910
House Property Type: House
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