East Franklin, NJ

New Jersey · Metropolitan Area

East Franklin is a small city in New Jersey with a population of 10,281. Residents earn $105,363 per year, which is 40% above the national average.

4.2 /5.0
A Great
10,281 Population 9,432/sq mi density
$105,363 Median Income $37,009 per capita
$366,900 Home Value
$1,794 Median Rent
54°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$105,363 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$366,900 home value, $1,794/mo rent
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $105,363
40% higher than US avg
Home Value $366,900
30% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 24.8%
26% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,794
54% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 33.7%
5% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.2%
39% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.4%
65% lower than US avg

How East Franklin Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population10,281
Median Age30.4 yrs
Density9,432/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 10%

Economy

A+
Median Income$105,363
Per Capita$37,009
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty4.4%
County GDP$86,705M
Commute31 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$366,900
Rent$1,794
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity33.7%
UninsuredN/A
Depression13.6%
Heart Disease4.7%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
AQI39 (Good)
Rain49.5 in/yr
Elevation93 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.8%
High School+78.7%
School Score6.24

Community

2024 VoteR 44% / D 53%
Commute31 min
Libraries32

Is East Franklin a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, East Franklin receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate. East Franklin stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in East Franklin is $105,363, which is significantly higher than the national average — 40% above $75,149. This places East Franklin among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.2%. Only 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in East Franklin is $366,900, 30% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,794 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

24.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 78.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

East Franklin experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches, including 29.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

East Franklin has a population of 10,281 with a density of 9,432 people per square mile. The median age is 30.4 years, 22% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly Black (25%), with 9.8% White.

Population

10,281
Total Population
9,432
People / sq mi
30.4yrs
Median Age
22% below US avg
1.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.4%
Female 46.6%

Race & Ethnicity

East Franklin vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only41.2%
48% below US avg
Spanish58.8%
339% above US avg

Social Characteristics

East Franklin vs U.S. Average

The median household income in East Franklin is $105,363, which is 40% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.2% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Income: East Franklin vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$105,363
40% above US avg
Per Capita Income$37,009
Avg Weekly Wage$1,585
IRS Avg AGI$97,759

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.2%
39% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.4%
65% below US avg
Establishments (County)25,382
County GDP$86,705M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,863
Healthcare2,497
Retail2,447
Manufacturing649

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$10,677
205% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.91%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time31.0 min
Work from Home11.7%

Walkability

The median home value in East Franklin is $366,900, 30% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,794 (54% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$366,900
30% above US avg
Median List Price$464,499

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$464,499
$/Sq Ft$332
Homes Sold4
Sale-to-List Ratio103.8%
Price Drops20.0%
Inventory5

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,794
54% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,599
1 Bedroom$1,759
2 Bedrooms$2,132
3 Bedrooms$2,658
4 Bedrooms$3,005

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied47.9%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$10,677
205% above US avg
Effective Rate2.91%
In East Franklin, 33.7% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 13.6% report depression. 28.8% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: East Franklin vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity33.7%
5% above US avg
Diabetes12.1%
Heart Disease4.7%
High Blood Pressure31.9%
Asthma8.9%
COPD4.4%
Stroke3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking13.3%
Physical Inactivity28.8%
Depression13.6%
Mental Distress15.5%
Physical Distress12.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate72.9%
Checkup Rate76.6%
Premature Death5,499/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.1/10
Exercise Access97.0%
Healthcare Facilities2,497

Crime Rates: East Franklin vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)64

Safety Score

East Franklin has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 49.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average53.8°F
0% below US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall49.5 inches
30% above US avg
Snowfall29.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation93 ft (28 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²)
Population Density9,432/sq mi
Coordinates40.4933°N, 74.4711°W
County FIPS34023
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 24.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (26% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 8-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 44.5%
D 52.5%

Winner: Democrat by 8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+24.8%
26% below US avg
High School+78.7%
School Test Score6.24
C+ Education Grade (3.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density9,432/sq mi
Total Area1.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries32
Healthcare Facilities2,497
Restaurants1,863
Retail Stores2,447

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)64

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute31.0 min
Work from Home11.7%

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