Franklin Center, NJ
Full City Profile · New Jersey · Somerset County County
4.7
/5.0
A+
Excellent
5,770
Population
874/sq mi density
$138,643
Median Income
$78,490 per capita
$565,200
Home Value
$443,309 Zillow
$2,588
Median Rent
26.9% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$138,643 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$565,200 home value, $2,588/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
68.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Franklin Center experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches. The area receives 21.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 52.5°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 84 ft (26 m) |
| Area | 6.6 sq mi (17.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 874/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.5315°N, 74.5414°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Somerset County County |
| Nearest Airport | Central Jersey Regional (JVI) 3 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 90.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 93.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1964 | LONG ISLAND, NY | Meteorological | 0.3 m | - | 125 km |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | - | - | 33 km |
| 1840 | PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA | Earthquake | - | - | 99 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 4.8 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 4.0 in |
Franklin Center has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 30°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.0") and February the driest (2.7").