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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Listing No. 4036056
Listing No. 4033942
Listing No. 4037678
Listing No. 4035683
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11 Willow St Cranford Twp., NJ 07016
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$1,375,000
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Beds 5 Baths 2 | 1 SqFt N/A Property Type House
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Listing No. 4038070
Listing No. 4039816
Listing No. 4039029
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111 Shadowlawn Way Cranford Twp., NJ 07016
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$950,000
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Beds 4 Baths 3 SqFt N/A Property Type House
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Listing No. 4035103
Listing No. 4038003
Listing No. 4037419
Listing No. 4039727
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$1,759,000
5 5 Beds
4 | 2 4 | 2 Baths
5,800 Sqft 5,800 Sqft
4036056 Listing No. 4036056
House Property Type: House
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$1,749,000
5 5 Beds
5 | 2 5 | 2 Baths
5,500 Sqft 5,500 Sqft
4033942 Listing No. 4033942
House Property Type: House
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$1,650,000
6 6 Beds
6 6 Baths
N/A Sqft N/A Sqft
4037678 Listing No. 4037678
House Property Type: House
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$1,599,999
6 6 Beds
6 6 Baths
N/A Sqft N/A Sqft
4035683 Listing No. 4035683
House Property Type: House
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$1,375,000
5 5 Beds
2 | 1 2 | 1 Baths
N/A Sqft N/A Sqft
4038070 Listing No. 4038070
House Property Type: House
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$1,349,900
5 5 Beds
3 | 1 3 | 1 Baths
N/A Sqft N/A Sqft
4039816 Listing No. 4039816
House Property Type: House
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$969,000
4 4 Beds
2 | 1 2 | 1 Baths
N/A Sqft N/A Sqft
4039029 Listing No. 4039029
House Property Type: House
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$950,000
4 4 Beds
3 3 Baths
N/A Sqft N/A Sqft
4035103 Listing No. 4035103
House Property Type: House
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$949,000
4 4 Beds
2 | 1 2 | 1 Baths
N/A Sqft N/A Sqft
4038003 Listing No. 4038003
House Property Type: House
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$899,900
4 4 Beds
3 | 1 3 | 1 Baths
N/A Sqft N/A Sqft
4037419 Listing No. 4037419
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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$829,000
3 3 Beds
2 2 Baths
N/A Sqft N/A Sqft
4039327 Listing No. 4039327
House Property Type: House
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