Cranford, NJ
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 22,768 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | High |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | High |
| Income: | High |
Climate
Cranford experiences mild four-season weather, with cold winters and warm, humid summers.
Geography
Cranford is located along the banks of the Rahway River.
Cultural Attractions
The Cranford Dramatic Club Theatre is the longest continuously-producing community theater in the state.
Recreation
The Hyatt Hills Golf Complex is located in nearby Clark, N.J.
Historical
In 1720, in what is now Cranford, John Crane built a sawmill and grist mill that supplied grain for Washington’s troops during the Revolutionary War.
| Population [details] | 22,768 |
| Percentage of population under 50 | 63.5% |
| Children per square mile [details] | 893.76 |
| Percentage of population who are college educated | 45.00% |
| High/low January temperature [details] | 36.74 °F/19.54 °F |
| High/low July temperature [details] | 84.28 °F/62.76 °F |
| Annual precipitation [details] | 47.05 in. |
| Total crime risk [details] | 4 |
| Cost of living [details] | 118.3 |
| State sales tax | 7.00% |
| Closest city of 500,000+ (and distance) | New York (19.41 miles) |
| Closest airport (and distance) | NEWARK LIBERTY INTERNATIONAL (8.00 miles) |
| Recreational activities [details] | Boating/Sailing, Golf, Skiing/Snowshoeing, Sporting events, Swimming, Trails and wildlife, Travel |
| Cultural activities | Charitable activities and contributions, Concerts, Cultural and art events, Current affairs, Family/Arts events, Gourmet food, Movie theaters, Museums, Wineries |
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