East Franklin, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Middlesex County County

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 $436,243 Zillow
$1,794 Median Rent 25.3% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$105,363 median income, 2.9% 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

East Franklin, NJ

At a Glance

Median Income
$105,363
40% above
$37,009 per capita
Home Value
$366,900
30% above
Zillow: $436,243
Median Rent
$1,794/mo
54% above
25.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.8%
26% below
78.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
19% below
4.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.7%
5% above
11.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

How East Franklin Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows East Franklin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
140%
Home Value
130%
Rent
154%
Poverty
35%
Bachelor's
74%
Unemployment
81%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is East Franklin a Good Place to Live?

A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

East Franklin residents earn a median household income of $105,363 , which is 40% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,009. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 25,382 business establishments, including 1,863 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in East Franklin is $366,900 , 30% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $436,243. Median rent is $1,794/month, with 25.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.

Education

24.8% of adults in East Franklin hold a bachelor's degree or higher (26% below the national average). 78.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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 totals 49.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population10,281
Median Age30.4 yrs
Density9,432/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born42.4%
Veterans4.1%

Economy

A+
Median Income$105,363
Per Capita$37,009
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty4.4%
County GDP$86,705M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,585

Housing

A+
Home Value$366,900
Rent$1,794
Ownership47.9%
Zillow$436,243
Housing Units2,760
Rent Burden25.3%

Health

Obesity33.7%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking11.1%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death5,499/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain49.5 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation93 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.8%
High School+78.7%
Graduate+7.5%
School Score6.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 44% / D 53%
Commute31 min
Broadband93.6%
Internet Speed118 Mbps
EV Stations20
Libraries32

Did You Know?

The median home in East Franklin was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Central Jersey Regional (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.1% of the population has a disability.
42.4% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 118 Mbps.
There are 1,863 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 64 fatal vehicle crashes.