New Jersey · Metropolitan Area
Franklin is a small town in New Jersey with a population of 4,938. Residents earn $90,152 per year, which is 20% above the national average.
Based on current data, Franklin receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low crime rates, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Franklin offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Franklin is $90,152, 20% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. Unemployment stands at 4.5%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Franklin is $253,100, 10% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,340 per month. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Franklin is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 82 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,384 per 100,000, 22% above the national average.
19.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Franklin experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 86.3% |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 13.7% |
| 2% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $90,152 |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $42,217 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,129 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $97,341 |
| Unemployment | 4.5% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.0% |
| 60% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,624 |
| County GDP | $6,729M |
| Restaurants | 285 |
| Healthcare | 375 |
| Retail | 406 |
| Manufacturing | 97 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $10,140 |
| 190% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.01% |
| Commute Time | 35.3 min |
| Work from Home | 4.0% |
| Census Median | $253,100 |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $375,147 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,340 |
| 15% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,599 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,759 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,132 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,658 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,005 |
| Owner-Occupied | 57.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $10,140 |
| 190% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.01% |
| Obesity | 28.6% |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.0% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| COPD | 5.7% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.2% |
| Depression | 20.4% |
| Mental Distress | 18.3% |
| Physical Distress | 12.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.7% |
| Premature Death | 6,516/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 93.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 375 |
| Total Violent | 81.5/100K |
| 79% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 40.8/100K |
| Assault | 40.8/100K |
| Total Property | 2,384.4/100K |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 244.6/100K |
| Theft | 2,139.8/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 14 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 50.1°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 41.0 inches |
| 8% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 543 ft (166 m) |
| Area | 4.4 sq mi (11.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,133/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.1090°N, 74.5886°W |
| County FIPS | 34037 |
Winner: Republican by 24.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 19.5% |
| 42% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.8% |
| School Test Score | 6.24 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,133/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.4 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 375 |
| Restaurants | 285 |
| Retail Stores | 406 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 14 |
| Avg Commute | 35.3 min |
| Work from Home | 4.0% |