New Jersey · Metropolitan Area
Franklin Park is a small city in New Jersey with a population of 13,327. Residents earn $111,508 per year, which is 48% above the national average.
Based on current data, Franklin Park receives an overall livability score of 4.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Franklin Park stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Franklin Park is $111,508, which is significantly higher than the national average — 48% above $75,149. This places Franklin Park among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 3.4%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.
The median home value in Franklin Park is $326,800, 16% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $2,074 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Franklin Park is a highly educated community — 58.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 93.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Franklin Park experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches, including 23.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 57.6% |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 42.4% |
| 216% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $111,508 |
| 48% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $56,871 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,585 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $97,759 |
| Unemployment | 3.4% |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.6% |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 25,382 |
| County GDP | $86,705M |
| Restaurants | 1,863 |
| Healthcare | 2,497 |
| Retail | 2,447 |
| Manufacturing | 649 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $10,677 |
| 205% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.27% |
| Commute Time | 33.1 min |
| Work from Home | 15.8% |
| Census Median | $326,800 |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $418,724 |
| Median List Price | $414,900 |
| Median List Price | $414,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $329 |
| Homes Sold | 6 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.4% |
| Price Drops | 20.0% |
| Inventory | 10 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,074 |
| 78% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,367 |
| Studio | $1,599 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,759 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,132 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,658 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,005 |
| Owner-Occupied | 56.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $10,677 |
| 205% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.27% |
| Obesity | 25.9% |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.0% |
| Heart Disease | 3.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.8% |
| Asthma | 8.2% |
| COPD | 3.4% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 12.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.0% |
| Depression | 12.8% |
| Mental Distress | 13.3% |
| Physical Distress | 9.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.6% |
| Premature Death | 5,499/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 97.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,497 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 64 |
| Annual Average | 52.8°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 47.5 inches |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 23.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 111 ft (34 m) |
| Area | 2.6 sq mi (6.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,106/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.4446°N, 74.5420°W |
| County FIPS | 34023 |
Winner: Democrat by 8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 58.3% |
| 73% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.4% |
| School Test Score | 6.24 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 5,106/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.6 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 4 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 4 |
| Public Libraries | 32 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,497 |
| Restaurants | 1,863 |
| Retail Stores | 2,447 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 64 |
| Avg Commute | 33.1 min |
| Work from Home | 15.8% |