Garwood, New Jersey
Garwood is a borough of 4,885 people in Union County, New Jersey, founded in March 19, 1903.
Why visit Garwood
Townapedia lists 24 museums and landmarks, 28 parks and trails, 122 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Cranford Movie Theater, Rialto Theatre, Crane-Phillips House and Crane-Phillips House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 25°F, and about 26 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Garwood
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Garwood
Garwood is a borough in Union County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 4,454, an increase of 228 (+5.4%) from the 2010 census count of 4,226, which in turn reflected an increase of 73 (+1.8%) from the 4,153 counted in the 2000 census.
From the Wikipedia article Garwood, New Jersey (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Cranford Movie Theater
Cinema and theater · 0.9 mi
25 North Avenue West, Cranford
Museums and landmarks24
Crane-Phillips House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
House in Cranford, New Jersey
Deacon Andrew Hetfield House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Historic house in New Jersey, United States
Elizabeth and Gershom Frazee House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic house in Union County, New Jersey
Fanwood
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
NJ Transit rail station
Homestead Farm at Oak Ridge
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historic house at Oak Ridge Park, New Jersey
John De Camp House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Historic house in New Jersey, United States
Merchants and Drovers Tavern
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Historic building in Union County, New Jersey
Miller-Cory House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Historic house in New Jersey, United States
Oswald J. Nitschke House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Historic house in New Jersey, United States
Robinson Plantation House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Historic house in New Jersey, United States
Shady Rest Golf and Country Club
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Historic building in Union County, New Jersey
12 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds28
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16 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes122
Hayaku Japanese Hibachi
Restaurant · Japanese · 1.2 mi
41 North Avenue East, Cranford
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr 11:00-20:00; Sa 13:00-21:00; Su Closed
Hunan Wok
Restaurant · Chinese · 1.2 mi
43 North Avenue East, Cranford
Mo 11:00-20:00; Tu Closed; We-Th 11:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-20:30;...
Mama's Pizzeria & Restaurant
Restaurant · Italian, Pasta, Pizza
347 South Avenue
Tu-Su 11:00-21:00
110 more on the map.
History
Garwood was incorporated as a borough on March 19, 1903, from portions of Cranford and Westfield Town.
Garwood developed in the late 19th century as an industrial and residential community between Cranford and Westfield. Its growth was closely tied to the Jersey Central Railroad and local manufacturers including Hall Signal Company, Hercules Tube Works, and the Aeolian Company. The borough was named for Samuel Garwood, president of a railroad-affiliated land company.
Dissatisfaction with municipal services provided by Cranford and Westfield led residents to seek local self-government. Disputes over roads, fire protection, policing, and schools fueled the movement. In 1903, it became an independent borough after approval by the New Jersey Legislature despite opposition from Cranford. Following incorporation, the borough established its own institutions, including Jefferson School and its first municipal building, completed in 1915.
The Westwood event venue opened in the early 1900s as Britz's Garwood Hotel, and was later known as Scandia Hall.
From the History section of Garwood, New Jersey on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship23
Cranford Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 1.1 mi
77 Chestnut Street, Cranford
Shopping20
Gas and EV charging9
Schools, colleges and libraries72
Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. Health & Public Safety Academy
School · 5.9 mi
641 South Street, Elizabeth
College Achieve Central Charter School
School · 4.4 mi
365 Emerson Ave, Plainfield
Healthcare5
Map of Garwood
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 25°F | 3.7 in | 7.0 in |
| Feb | 43°F | 27°F | 3.3 in | 8.2 in |
| Mar | 51°F | 33°F | 4.4 in | 5.0 in |
| Apr | 62°F | 43°F | 4.0 in | 0.3 in |
| May | 72°F | 52°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 62°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 68°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 66°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 77°F | 59°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 66°F | 47°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 55°F | 38°F | 3.6 in | 0.1 in |
| Dec | 45°F | 30°F | 4.5 in | 5.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Cranford (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Union County has had 18 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2021-09-05: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-09-02: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-03-14: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Severe Storm)
- 2012-10-30: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Linden Airport (LDJ) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 5 miles away.
- Cranford 1 mi east, about 1 min by car
- Westfield 1 mi west, about 2 min by car
- Roselle Park 3 mi east, about 5 min by car
- Roselle 3 mi east, about 5 min by car
- Fanwood 3 mi west, about 5 min by car
- Rahway 4 mi southeast, about 6 min by car
- Colonia 4 mi south, about 7 min by car
- Springfield 4 mi north, about 6 min by car
- Linden 5 mi east, about 8 min by car
- Summit 5 mi northwest, about 8 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Unami Park, Garwood, New Jersey, Yclept Nemo, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Garwood, NJ municipal building from east, Oct. 2024, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Center Street nb, Garwood, NJ (2), Oct. 2024, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Garwood, NJ post office, Oct. 2024, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Garwood, NJ municipal building from northeast (1), Oct. 2024, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Garwood, NJ municipal building from northeast (2), Oct. 2024, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2018-06-20 15 39 11 View west along New Jersey State Route 28 (North Avenue) at Walnut Street and Center Street in Garwood, Union County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Center Street nb, Garwood, NJ (1), Oct. 2024, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2018-06-20 17 42 14 View east along New Jersey State Route 28 (North Avenue) between Anchor Place and Winslow Place in Garwood, Union County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- NJ Route 28 eb approaching Winslow Place, Garwood, Oct. 2024, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2018-06-20 15 24 53 View south along New Jersey State Route 59 (Lincoln Avenue) at New Jersey State Route 28 (North Avenue) along the border of Garwood and Cranford Township in Union County, New..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2018-06-20 15 26 30 View north along New Jersey State Route 59 (Lincoln Avenue) just south of New Jersey State Route 28 (North Avenue) along the border of Garwood and Cranford Township in Union..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Unami Park, Garwood, NJ, Oct. 2024, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2021-09-20 09 50 51 View north along State Route 59 (Lincoln Avenue) from the overpass for the rail line between County Route 610 (South Avenue) and State Route 28 (North Avenue) on the border of..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Shady Rest Clubhouse, Scotch Plains, NJ, Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ELIZABETH AND GERSHOM FRAZEE HOUSE, UNION COUNTY, NJ, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- WilliamRobinsonPlantationHouse, KForce at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Deacon Andrew Hetfield House, Mountainside, NJ, Josconklin, CC BY-SA 3.0
- HOMESTEAD FARM AT OAK RIDGE, MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Jrb fanwood station new jersey, Jesper Rautell Balle, CC BY 3.0
- MerchantsAndDrovers, KForce at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Miller Cory NJ, Jared Kofsky/PlaceNJ.com, CC BY-SA 3.0
- JOHN DeCAMP HOUSE, UNION COUNTY, NJ, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- WestfieldFireHeadquarters, KForce at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kenilworth NJ Oswald Nitschke House, Josconklin, CC BY-SA 3.0
- DROESCHERS MILL, CRANFORD, UNION COUNTY, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- WestfieldPresbyterianChurch, KForce at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Crane-PhilipsHouse, KForce at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- NJ Route 28 eb at Route 59, Oct. 2024, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- NJ Route 59 sb at NJ Transit overpass, Oct. 2024, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2018-06-20 15 25 41 View east along New Jersey State Route 28 (North Avenue) at New Jersey State Route 59 (Lincoln Avenue) in Cranford Township, Union County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2021-09-20 09 51 45 View south along New Jersey Route 59 (Lincoln Avenue) from the overpass for the rail line between County Route 610 (South Avenue) and New Jersey Route 28 (North Avenue) in..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2018-06-20 15 27 01 View south along New Jersey State Route 59 (Lincoln Avenue) just north of Union County Route 610 (South Avenue) in Cranford Township, Union County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2018-06-20 15 28 00 View north along New Jersey State Route 59 (Lincoln Avenue) at Union County Route 610 (South Avenue) in Cranford Township, Union County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, Westfield, NJ, April 2026, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cranford, NJ United Methodist Church, Oct. 2024, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2018-06-20 15 45 35 View west along New Jersey State Route 28 (North Avenue) just east of Union County Route 613 (Central Avenue) in Westfield, Union County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Westfield, NJ Municipal Building, Nov. 2025, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Greetings from Cranford, New Jersey - Large Letter Postcard (8273799514), Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Cranford, NJ Municipal Building, April 2026, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
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