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Union County

Population in July 2007: 22,430.
Males: 10,653  (47.5%)
Females: 11,777  (52.5%)

Median resident age:  40.4 years
New Jersey median age:  36.7 years

Zip codes: 07016.

Estimated median household income in 2009: $102,457 (it was $76,338 in 2000)
Cranford:

$102,457
New Jersey:

$68,342
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $45,078

Cranford CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $461,032 (it was $230,300 in 2000)
Cranford:

$461,032
New Jersey:

$348,300
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $536,232; Detached houses: $554,827; Townhouses or other attached units: $333,339; In 2-unit structures: $471,813; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $654,662; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $291,723; Mobile homes: $738,593

Median gross rent in 2009: $1,311.

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  • White alone - 19,404 (88.4%)
  • Hispanic - 1,020 (4.6%)
  • Black alone - 810 (3.7%)
  • Asian alone - 555 (2.5%)
  • Two or more races - 86 (0.4%)
  • Other race alone - 66 (0.3%)

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Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Cranford: 118.6 (more than average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: Italian (25.4%), Irish (24.6%), German (18.1%), Polish (12.0%), English (7.2%), Russian (3.3%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 81 feet

Land area: 4.82 square miles.

Population density: 4653 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Cranford:

  • High school or higher: 91.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 43.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 16.0%
  • Unemployed: 4.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 29.8 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Cranford CDP:

  • Never married: 22.1%
  • Now married: 63.5%
  • Separated: 1.0%
  • Widowed: 8.0%
  • Divorced: 5.5%

1,965 residents are foreign born (4.8% Europe, 1.8% Latin America, 1.7% Asia).

This place:  8.7%
New Jersey:  17.5%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $7,948 (1.6%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $7,738 (1.7%)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Union, NJ (3.3 miles , pop. 54,405).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Newark, NJ (8.3 miles , pop. 273,546).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Brooklyn, NY (18.4 miles , pop. 2,465,326).

Nearest cities: Garwood borough, NJ (1.1 miles ), Kenilworth borough, NJ (1.2 miles ), Roselle Park borough, NJ (1.4 miles ), Westfield, NJ (1.5 miles ), Roselle borough, NJ (1.5 miles ), Clark, NJ (1.6 miles ), Mountainside borough, NJ (1.8 miles ), Linden, NJ (1.8 miles ).

Latitude: 40.66 N, Longitude: 74.30 W

Nickname or alias (official or unofficial): The Venice of New Jersey

Daytime population change due to commuting: +905 (+4.0%)
Workers who live and work in this place: 1,833 (16.0%)

Area code: 908

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Unemployment in August 2012:
Here:

9.7%
New Jersey:

9.7%

Unemployment by year (%)

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Manufacturing (12%)
  • Finance and insurance (12%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (11%)
  • Public administration (9%)
  • Retail trade (9%)
  • Construction (7%)
  • Transportation and warehousing (7%)
  • Educational services (23%)
  • Health care and social assistance (17%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (10%)
  • Finance and insurance (9%)
  • Manufacturing (7%)
  • Retail trade (7%)
  • Other services, except public administration (6%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (8%)
  • Computer specialists (6%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Top executives (5%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (5%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (4%)
  • Business operations specialists (3%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (9%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (8%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (8%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (5%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (4%)
  • Registered nurses (3%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (3%)

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Tornado activity:

Cranford-area historical tornado activity is slightly above New Jersey state average. It is 0% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/28/1973, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 14.3 miles away from the Cranford place center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 5/28/1973, a category F3 tornado 25.6 miles away from the place center injured 12 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Cranford-area historical earthquake activity is slightly above New Jersey state average. It is 85% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 1/16/1994 at 01:49:16, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, 4.6 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 93.9 miles away from the city center
On 1/16/1994 at 00:42:43, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 92.4 miles away from Cranford center
On 8/26/2003 at 18:24:18, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 LG, 3.5 ML, Depth: 1.9 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 42.3 miles away from the city center
On 1/9/1992 at 08:50:45, a magnitude 3.1 (3.0 LG, 3.1 MD, Depth: 4.9 mi) earthquake occurred 20.4 miles away from the city center
On 10/28/1991 at 20:58:26, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 47.5 miles away from Cranford center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), local magnitude (ML)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Union County (19) is greater than the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 11
Emergencies Declared: 8

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 4, Heavy Rains: 4, Storms: 4, Hurricanes: 3, Blizzards: 2, Floods: 2, Snowstorms: 2, Water Shortages: 2, Wind: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Power Outage: 1, Tornado: 1, Other: 2 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Birthplace of: Ron Miriello - Graphic designer.

Main business address for: NEWARK GROUP, INC (PAPERBOARD MILLS), METALICO INC (PRIMARY SMELTING & REFINING OF NONFERROUS METALS), SYNERGY FINANCIAL GROUP INC /NJ/ (SAVINGS INSTITUTION, FEDERALLY CHARTERED), MACK CALI REALTY CORP (REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS), MACK CALI REALTY L P (REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS).


Hospitals/medical centers near Cranford:

  • RICHMOND UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 12 miles away; STATEN ISLAND, NY)
  • STATEN ISLAND UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 13 miles away; STATEN ISLAND, NY)
  • LUTHERAN MEDICAL CENTER (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 16 miles away; BROOKLYN, NY)

Political contributions by individuals in Cranford, NJ

Amtrak stations near Cranford:

  • 7 miles: METROPARK (ISELIN, 100 MIDDLESEX-ESSEX TPK.) . Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, paid short-term parking, call for car rental service, taxi stand, public transit connection.
  • 7 miles: NEWARK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (NEWARK, ) . Services: ticket office, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones.
  • 10 miles: NEWARK (RAYMOND PLAZA WEST) . Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, snack bar, ATM, paid short-term parking, paid long-term parking, call for car rental service, taxi stand, intercity bus service, public transit connection.

College/University in Cranford:

  • Union County College (Full-time enrollment: 6,338; Location: 1033 Springfield Ave; Public; Website: www.ucc.edu)

Other colleges/universities with over 2000 students near Cranford:

  • Kean University (about 5 miles; Union, NJ; Full-time enrollment: 10,081)
  • Seton Hall University (about 7 miles; South Orange, NJ; FT enrollment: 6,575)
  • University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (about 9 miles; Newark, NJ; FT enrollment: 4,275)
  • CUNY College of Staten Island (about 9 miles; Staten Island, NY; FT enrollment: 9,326)
  • New Jersey Institute of Technology (about 9 miles; Newark, NJ; FT enrollment: 6,420)
  • Essex County College (about 9 miles; Newark, NJ; FT enrollment: 7,915)
  • Rutgers University-Newark (about 9 miles; Newark, NJ; FT enrollment: 7,473)

Public high school in Cranford:

Private high school in Cranford:

  • CRESTVIEW EDUCATIONAL TRUST (Students: 36; Location: 30 LINCOLN AVE W; Grades: 6 - 12)

Public elementary/middle schools in Cranford:

Private elementary/middle schools in Cranford:

  • ST MICHAEL SCHOOL (Students: 355; Location: 100 ALDEN ST; Grades: PK - 8)
  • DISCOVERY CHILD CARE CENTER (Students: 70; Location: 1 COMMERCE DR; Grades: PK - KG)
  • GERALDINE NURSERY SCHOOL (Students: 57; Location: 1 FOREST AVE & NORTH AVE; Grades: PK - KG)
  • CRANFORD CHILD CARE CENTER (Students: 54; Location: 7 CHERRY ST; Grades: PK - KG)
  • JARDINE ACADEMY-CRANFORD (Students: 47; Location: 61 MYRTLE ST; Grades: UG - UG)
See full list of schools located in Cranford, School District: CRANFORD TOWNSHIP

Library in Cranford:

  • CRANFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $1,538,405; Location: 224 WALNUT AVENUE; 128,445 books; 45 e-books; 7,440 audio materials; 6,701 video materials; 7 local licensed databases; 22 state licensed databases; 7 other licensed databases; 268 print serial subscriptions; 3 electronic serial subscriptions)

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Notable locations in Cranford: Cranford Station (A), Cranford First Aid Squad (B), Nationwide Ambulance Service (C), Cranford Fire Department (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Cranford include: Cranford Alliance Church (A), First Baptist Church (B), First Presbyterian Church (C), Saint Mark's African Methodist Episcopal Church (D), Saint Michael's Church (E), Trinity Church (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Nomahegan Brook (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Parks in Cranford include: Memorial Field (1), Nomahegan Park (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attractions: Cranford Historical Society (Museums; 38 Springfield Avenue), Crane-Phillips House Living History Museum (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 124 North Union Avenue).

Hotel: Homewood Suites Newark Airport (2 Jackson Dr).

 
Union County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
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Air Quality Index (AQI)

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2010 was 31.8. This is about average.
City:

31.8
U.S.:

32.0
Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2010 was 0.363. This is about average. Closest monitor was 4.7 miles away from the city center.
City:

0.363
U.S.:

0.334
Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2010 was 1.88. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 4.7 miles away from the city center.
City:

1.88
U.S.:

2.43
Ozone [ppb] level in 2010 was 22.8. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 7.3 miles away from the city center.
City:

22.8
U.S.:

28.3
Particulate Matter (PM10) [µ/m3] level in 2005 was 14.7. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 4.9 miles away from the city center.
City:

14.7
U.S.:

22.9
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 9.73. This is about average. Closest monitor was 3.9 miles away from the city center.
City:

9.73
U.S.:

9.59
Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2010 was 13.9. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 5.1 miles away from the city center.
City:

13.9
U.S.:

9.4
Lead (Pb) [µ/m3] level in 2008 was 0.0125. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 7.5 miles away from the city center.
City:

0.0125
U.S.:

0.1072


Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 3.2%
(3.1% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 5.7% for Black residents, 6.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 9.2% for other race residents, 0.0% for two or more races residents)

Average household size:
This place:  2.6 people
New Jersey:  2.7 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:  74.1%
Whole state:  70.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:  3.0%
Whole state:  4.9%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Cranford, NJ

People in group quarters in Cranford:

  • 329 people in nursing homes
  • 213 people in other noninstitutional group quarters
  • 3 people in religious group quarters

Cranford compared to New Jersey state average:

Cranford, New Jersey environmental map by EPA

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  • Median household income above state average.
  • Median house value significantly above state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Number of rooms per house above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.


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Banks with most branches in Cranford (2011 data):

  • Wells Fargo Bank, National Association: Cranford Drive-In Branch, Cranford North Ave Branch, Cranford Branch. Info updated 2011/04/05: Bank assets: $1,161,490.0 mil, Deposits: $905,653.0 mil, headquarters in Sioux Falls, SD, positive income, 6395 total offices, Holding Company: Wells Fargo & Company
  • PNC Bank, National Association: Cranford Branch at 643 Raritan Road, branch established on 1997/09/22; Senior Quarters Branch at Cranford Industrial Park, branch established on 1999/10/12. Info updated 2012/03/20: Bank assets: $263,309.6 mil, Deposits: $197,343.0 mil, headquarters in Wilmington, DE, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 3085 total offices, Holding Company: Pnc Financial Services Group, Inc., The
  • Northfield Bank: First State Branch at 16 Commerce Drive, branch established on 2006/01/18; 14 Commerce Drive Operations Branch at 14 Commerce Drive, branch established on 2011/02/14. Info updated 2011/10/17: Bank assets: $2,367.5 mil, Deposits: $1,506.5 mil, headquarters in Staten Island, NY, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 24 total offices
  • Valley National Bank: Cranford Branch at 113 South West Avenue, branch established on 2005/11/21. Info updated 2012/01/10: Bank assets: $14,186.7 mil, Deposits: $9,715.7 mil, headquarters in Wayne, NJ, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 219 total offices, Holding Company: Valley National Bancorp
  • New York Community Bank: Cranford Branch at 310 North Avenue East, branch established on 1952/01/01. Info updated 2010/03/29: Bank assets: $39,468.7 mil, Deposits: $20,709.8 mil, headquarters in Westbury, NY, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 247 total offices, Holding Company: New York Community Bancorp, Inc.
  • Two River Community Bank: Walnut Avenue Branch at 104 Walnut Avenue, branch established on 2007/11/13. Info updated 2009/01/22: Bank assets: $674.5 mil, Deposits: $555.1 mil, headquarters in Middletown, NJ, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 16 total offices, Holding Company: Community Partners Bancorp
  • TD Bank, National Association: Cranford/South Branch at 465 South Avenue, branch established on 2001/12/01. Info updated 2010/10/04: Bank assets: $188,912.6 mil, Deposits: $153,149.8 mil, headquarters in Wilmington, DE, positive income, 1314 total offices, Holding Company: Toronto-Dominion Bank, The
  • JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association: Cranford Banking Center at 40 South Avenue West, branch established on 2007/12/31. Info updated 2011/11/10: Bank assets: $1,811,678.0 mil, Deposits: $1,190,738.0 mil, headquarters in Columbus, OH, positive income, International Specialization, 5577 total offices, Holding Company: Jpmorgan Chase & Co.
  • Bank of America, National Association: Cranford-South Avenue Branch at 101 South Avenue W., branch established on 2010/05/17. Info updated 2009/11/18: Bank assets: $1,451,969.3 mil, Deposits: $1,077,176.8 mil, headquarters in Charlotte, NC, positive income, 5782 total offices, Holding Company: Bank Of America Corporation
  • 4 other banks with 4 local branches

Fire-safe hotels and motels in Cranford, New Jersey:

  • Days Inn, 10 Jackson Dr, Cranford, NJ 07016 , Phone: (908) 272-4700, Fax: (908) 272-7975
  • Homewood Suites Hotel, 2-10 Jackson Dr, Cranford, NJ 07016 , Phone: (908) 709-1980
All 2 fire-safe hotels and motels in Cranford, New Jersey

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School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


Cranford travel time to work - commute
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Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Utility gas (67%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (28%)
  • Electricity (4%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (1%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Union County New Jersey:


2008 Presidential Election results in Union County New Jersey:
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Religion statistics for Cranford (based on Union County data)

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 65.47%
Here65.5%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameCatholic ChurchJewishPresbyterian Church (USA)American Baptist Churches in the USAEpiscopal Church
Adherents73.6%8.8%3.5%2.9%2.0%
Congregations17.6%6.1%11.5%9.2%6.5%
NameUnited Methodist ChurchEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaAssemblies of GodGreek Orthodox Archdiocese of AmericaOther
Adherents1.5%1.3%1.1%1.0%4.4%
Congregations6.5%5.0%6.1%1.1%30.5%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 155
Union County:

2.97 / 10,000 pop.
New Jersey:

2.90 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 2
This county:

0.04 / 10,000 pop.
New Jersey:

0.06 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 94
Union County:

1.80 / 10,000 pop.
New Jersey:

1.76 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 39
Here:

0.75 / 10,000 pop.
New Jersey:

0.81 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 385
Here:

7.38 / 10,000 pop.
New Jersey:

7.15 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Union County:

8.3%
State:

8.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Union County:

21.1%
State:

23.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

21.4%
New Jersey:

18.0%

6.21% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($55,931 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

6.21%
New Jersey average:

6.12%

0.09% of residents moved from foreign countries ($1,193 average AGI)
Union County:

0.09%
New Jersey average:

0.14%


Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Essex County, NJ  1.58% ($43,782 average AGI)
from Middlesex County, NJ  0.79% ($45,395)
from Hudson County, NJ  0.64% ($64,325)


7.47% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($58,861 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

7.47%
New Jersey average:

6.89%

0.06% of residents moved to foreign countries ($727 average AGI)
Union County:

0.06%
New Jersey average:

0.09%


Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Middlesex County, NJ  1.18% ($47,329 average AGI)
to Essex County, NJ  0.93% ($39,626)
to Somerset County, NJ  0.63% ($72,811)

Strongest AM radio stations in Cranford:

  • WJDM (1530 AM; 10 kW; ELIZABETH, NJ; Owner: RADIO UNICA OF NEW YORK LICENSE CORP)
  • WMCA (570 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF NEW YORK, LLC)
  • WOR (710 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: BUCKLEY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WINS (1010 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WEPN (1050 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: NEW YORK AM RADIO, LLC)
  • WABC (770 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: WABC-AM RADIO, INC.)
  • WNSW (1430 AM; 5 kW; NEWARK, NJ; Owner: MULTICULTURAL RADIO BROADCASTING INC)
  • WBBR (1130 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: BLOOMBERG COMMUNICATIONS INC.)
  • WADO (1280 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: WADO-AM LICENSE CORP.)
  • WLIB (1190 AM; 30 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: ICBC BROADCAST HOLDINGS-NY, INC.)
  • WNYC (820 AM; 10 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: WNYC RADIO)
  • WQEW (1560 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: THE NEW YORK TIMES ELECTRONIC MEDIA COMPANY)
  • WFAN (660 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Cranford:

  • WRKS (98.7 FM; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORP OF NEW YORK)
  • WNEW (102.7 FM; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WNYC-FM (93.9 FM; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: WNYC RADIO)
  • WPAT-FM (93.1 FM; PATERSON, NJ; Owner: WPAT LICENSING, INC.)
  • WQCD (101.9 FM; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WCAA (105.9 FM; NEWARK, NJ; Owner: WADO-AM LICENSE CORP. ("WADO"))
  • WBAI (99.5 FM; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: PACIFICA FOUNDATION, INC.)
  • WBLS (107.5 FM; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: ICBC BROADCAST HOLDINGS-NY, INC.)
  • WLTW (106.7 FM; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: AMFM NEW YORK LICENSES, LLC)
  • WQXR-FM (96.3 FM; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: THE NEW YORK TIMES ELECTRONIC MEDIA COMPANY)
  • WSKQ-FM (97.9 FM; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: WSKQ LICENSING, INC.)
  • WXRK (92.3 FM; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WKTU (103.5 FM; LAKE SUCCESS, NY; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, LLC)
  • WAXQ (104.3 FM; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: AMFM NEW YORK LICENSES, LLC)
  • WHTZ (100.3 FM; NEWARK, NJ; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WWPR-FM (105.1 FM; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WQHT (97.1 FM; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: EMMIS LICENSE CORPORATION OF NEW YORK)
  • WFME (94.7 FM; NEWARK, NJ; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • WCBS-FM (101.1 FM; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WSIA (88.9 FM; STATEN ISLAND, NY; Owner: THE COLLEGE OF STATEN ISLAND)

TV broadcast stations around Cranford:

  • WCBS-TV (Channel 2; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: CBS BROADCASTING INC.)
  • WPXO-LP (Channel 34; EAST ORANGE, NJ; Owner: PAXSON COMMUNICATIONS LPTV, INC.)
  • WLBX-LP (Channel 22; CRANFORD, NJ; Owner: RENARD COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • WABC-TV (Channel 7; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: AMERICAN BROADCASTING COMPANIES, INC)
  • WPIX (Channel 11; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: WPIX, INC.)
  • WWOR-TV (Channel 9; SECAUCUS, NJ; Owner: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, INC.)
  • WNYW (Channel 5; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, INC.)
  • WPXN-TV (Channel 31; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: PAXSON COMMUNICATIONS LICENSE COMPANY, LLC)
  • WNBC (Channel 4; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: NATIONAL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WNET (Channel 13; NEWARK, NJ; Owner: EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WXTV (Channel 41; PATERSON, NJ; Owner: WXTV LICENSE PARTNERSHIP, G.P.)
  • WNJU (Channel 47; LINDEN, NJ; Owner: WNJU LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WFUT (Channel 68; NEWARK, NJ; Owner: UNIVISION NEW YORK LLC)
  • WNYE-TV (Channel 25; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: NEW YORK CITY BOARD OF EDUCATION)
  • WXNY-LP (Channel 32; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: ISLAND BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WKOB-LP (Channel 53; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: WKOB COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WEBR-CA (Channel 17; MANHATTAN, NY; Owner: K LICENSEE INC.)
  • WRNN-LP (Channel 57; NYACK, NY; Owner: LP NYACK LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • W60AI (Channel 60; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: VENTANA TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WNJB (Channel 58; NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ; Owner: NEW JERSEY PUBLIC BROADCASTING AUTHORITY)
  • WNXY-LP (Channel 26; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: ISLAND BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • W33BS (Channel 33; DARIEN, CT; Owner: CT&T BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WNYN-LP (Channel 39; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: ISLAND BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WNYX-LP (Channel 35; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: ISLAND BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • W54CZ (Channel 54; MORRISTOWN, NJ; Owner: WLNY-TV, INC.)

Fatal accident count (per 100,000 population)


See more detailed statistics of Cranford fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2009 here


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 4
Total length: 79 meters (259ft)
Total average daily traffic: 494,203
Total average daily truck traffic: 1,036

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Cranford)

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

7
  • 364 North Ave E Twp Garage (Lat: 40.658167 Lon: -74.290972), Call Sign: KUX257, Licensee ID: L00042705
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.055 MHz
    Grant Date: 06/29/2005, Expiration Date: 05/30/2015
    Registrant: Cranford, Township Of, 8 Springfield Ave, Cranford, NJ 07016-2199, Phone: (908) 709-7217
  • 6-8 Springfield Ave (Lat: 40.657611 Lon: -74.301250), Call Sign: KKT42, Licensee ID: L00093414
    Assigned Frequencies: 465.100 MHz
    Grant Date: 11/16/2001, Expiration Date: 02/02/2012
    Registrant: County Of Union, 300 North Ave E, Westfield, NJ 07090, Phone: (908) 654-9880
  • 6-8 Springfield Ave (Lat: 40.655667 Lon: -74.300972), Call Sign: KRB470, Licensee ID: L00042705
    Assigned Frequencies: 155.280 MHz
    Grant Date: 10/12/2002, Expiration Date: 10/09/2012
    Registrant: Cranford, Township Of, 8 Springfield Ave., Cranford, NJ 07016, Phone: (908) 276-0640
  • Sr 28 Interchange W Garden State Pky (Lat: 40.657889 Lon: -74.288194), Type: Building, Structure height: 7 m, Overall height: 13 m, Call Sign: WPQK416
    Assigned Frequencies: 0.68000 MHz
    Grant Date: 07/27/2005, Expiration Date: 08/16/2015, Certifier: Ohilip J Morin Iii
    Registrant: Crandord Police Department, 8 Springfield Ave, Cranford, NJ 07016, Fax: (908) 709-7341
  • 549 Lexington Ave (Lat: 40.629278 Lon: -74.299861), Call Sign: KGJ929, Licensee ID: L00051408
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.490 MHz
    Grant Date: 11/24/1998, Expiration Date: 02/07/2004, Cancellation Date: 04/11/2004
    Registrant: Reel Strong Fuel Co, 549 Lexington Ave, Cranford, NJ 07016
  • South Ave (Lat: 40.656500 Lon: -74.287639), Structure height: 35 m, Call Sign: WPCE458, Licensee ID: L00761386
    Assigned Frequencies: 153.620 MHz
    Grant Date: 12/17/2003, Expiration Date: 03/04/2014, Certifier: Thomas M O'Flynn
    Registrant: Pseg Services Corporation
  • Nj Transit Cranford Excee Tower (Lat: 40.656778 Lon: -74.295972), Call Sign: KNIV246, Licensee ID: L00124720
    Assigned Frequencies: 160.800 MHz, 161.400 MHz
    Grant Date: 04/17/2004, Expiration Date: 05/02/2014
    Registrant: New Jersey Transit, 1148 Newark Turnpike, Kearny, NJ 07032, Phone: (201) 246-2275, Fax: (201) 246-2384, Email:

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

7 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

55 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Cranford)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

8 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft in Cranford)


Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 5 full tracts)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA
Home Purchase Loans		B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
E) Loans on Dwellings For 5+ Families
F) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED39$367,128174$322,477766$291,78538$185,4742$14,360,50012$232,833
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$012$359,25072$257,9032$144,0000$00$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED2$314,00018$346,944169$308,26616$124,3130$011$247,455
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN4$330,25013$350,692141$313,6037$220,0000$08$249,625
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS2$281,0003$380,00028$339,1075$214,0000$01$400,000
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 0370.00 , 0371.00, 0372.00, 0373.00, 0374.00

Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 5 full tracts)
A) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		B) Refinancings
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED38$366,2119$377,333
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED11$378,7275$386,000
APPLICATIONS DENIED4$343,2504$347,500
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN3$374,0000$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$00$0
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999

Detailed PMIC statistics for the following Tracts: 0370.00 , 0371.00, 0372.00, 0373.00, 0374.00

Conventional Home Purchase Loans

Conventional Home Purchase Loans - Value

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

  • Fire: 49
  • Hazardous Condition: 78
  • Good Intent Call: 2

Incident types - Cranford


See full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Cranford, NJ
Businesses in Cranford, NJ
NameCountNameCount
Dairy Queen1New Balance1
Domino's Pizza1Subway1
Dunkin Donuts3True Value1
FedEx7U-Haul1
H&R Block1UPS5
MasterBrand Cabinets2Walgreens1
Browse common businesses in Cranford, NJ
Top Patent Applicants
Top Patent Applicants
  • Lynette Zaidel (19)
  • Johannes H. Voigt (13)
  • Michael P. Galligan (9)
  • Kurt W. Saionz (9)
  • Joseph L. Duffy (9)
  • Frank Bennett (9)
  • Jose S. Duca (9)
  • Nancy-Ellen Haynes (8)
  • John W. Clader (6)
  • Michael L. Turini (5)

Total of 222 patent applications in 2008-2013.

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