At a Glance
Median Income
$34,391
$10,965 per capita
Median Rent
$1,093/mo
36.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
773/100K
5,132/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.1%
81.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
36.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.5%
21.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
76°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Franklin Park Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Franklin Park's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Franklin Park a Good Place to Live?
C
2.0 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Franklin Park residents earn a median household income of $34,391 , which is 54% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $10,965. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 36.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 81,808 business establishments, including 4,485 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Franklin Park reports 773 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 103% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,132/100K.
Education
13.1% of adults in Franklin Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(61% below the national average).
81.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Franklin Park has an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C).
Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 68.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population2,018
Median Age11.9 yrs
Density15,523/mi²
Male / Female34% / 66%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.4%
Economy
C+
Median Income$34,391
Per Capita$10,965
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty36.1%
County GDP$173,651M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,375
Housing
C+
Home Value
Rent$1,093
Ownership1.3%
Zillow$503,437
Housing Units564
Rent Burden36.3%
Crime
F
Violent773/100K
Property5,132/100K
Health
Obesity41.5%
Diabetes18.5%
Smoking21.3%
Heart Disease8.0%
Premature Death7,598/100K
Climate
Avg Temp76°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain68.8 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation4 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.1%
High School+81.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 41% / D 58%
Commute35 min
Broadband53.4%
Internet Speed168 Mbps
EV Stations105
Libraries43
Did You Know?
The median home in Franklin Park was built in 1959.
17.9% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.489 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
23.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 168 Mbps.
There are 4,485 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 276 fatal vehicle crashes.
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