At a Glance
Median Income
$230,987
$110,566 per capita
Home Value
$1,217,500
Zillow: $1,503,991
Median Rent
$3,334/mo
36.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
45/100K
531/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
78.9%
98.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
3.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
22.7%
6.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Franklin Lakes Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Franklin Lakes's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Franklin Lakes a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Franklin Lakes residents earn a median household income of $230,987 , which is 207% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $110,566. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,191 business establishments, including 1,085 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Franklin Lakes is $1,217,500 , 332% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,503,991. Median rent is $3,334/month, with 36.0% 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 1979.
Safety & Crime
Franklin Lakes reports 45 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 88% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 531/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
78.9% of adults in Franklin Lakes hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(134% above the national average).
98.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Franklin Lakes has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population11,011
Median Age46.9 yrs
Density1,170/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$230,987
Per Capita$110,566
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$29,074M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,224
Housing
B+
Home Value$1,217,500
Rent$3,334
Ownership88.3%
Zillow$1,503,991
Housing Units3,876
Rent Burden36.0%
Crime
F
Violent45/100K
Property531/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault36/100K
Burglary36/100K
Health
Obesity22.7%
Diabetes5.8%
Smoking6.2%
Heart Disease3.5%
Premature Death7,211/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain48.2 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation527 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+78.9%
High School+98.4%
Graduate+35.8%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 47%
Commute37 min
Broadband96.8%
Internet Speed109 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries22
Did You Know?
The median home in Franklin Lakes was built in 1979.
29.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Newark Liberty International (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.464 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 109 Mbps.
There are 1,085 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 25 fatal vehicle crashes.