For a small town, there is also a high proportion of single, often educated, people living in Cranford. This is not typical for smaller communities in America, and adds a feeling of vibrancy to Cranford.
One downside of living in Cranford, however, is that residents on average have to contend with a long commute, spending on average 38.54 minutes every day commuting to work. However, local public transit is widely used. For those who would prefer to avoid driving entirely and leave their car at home, it may be an option to use the transit instead.
Even though Cranford is a smaller town, it has many people who hop on public transportation – mostly the bus for their daily commute to work. Typically, these people are commuting to good jobs in the surrounding cities.
Do you have a 4-year college degree or graduate degree? If so, you may feel right at home in Cranford. 61.19% of adults here have a 4-year degree or graduate degree, whereas the national average for all cities and towns is just 21.84%.
The per capita income in Cranford in 2022 was $66,696, which is upper middle income relative to New Jersey, and wealthy relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $266,784 for a family of four.
Cranford is a somewhat ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Cranford home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Cranford residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Cranford include Italian, Irish, German, Polish, and Greek.
Foreign born people are also an important part of Cranford's cultural character, accounting for 17.84% of the town’s population.
The most common language spoken in Cranford is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Arabic.
