About the Township

Cranford is a town of rich history, stable residential neighborhoods, and a thriving downtown commercial district and business park. In Cranford, you’ll find an excellent quality of life in a friendly home-town atmosphere.

Population/Statistics

  • The Cranford area, with a population of more than 140,000 people within the three-mile radius, has an average household income of more than $62,000.
  • The township of Cranford has a population of nearly 23,000 with 8,200 households and is five square miles in area.
  • Cranford has been designated a “bedroom” community to New York City with many outbound commuters (more than 725 people commute by train to NYC each day).
  • Cranford’s three business parks create a large inbound commuter flow as well.

Education

Parks and Plazas

  • Nomahegan Park offers recreational opportunities.
  • Downtown Eastman Plaza and Warner Plaza offer pedestrian comfort and are host to the Summer Concert Series.