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Franklin Park, NJ
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Franklin Park, NJ
At a Glance
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)
Is Franklin Park a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Franklin Park residents earn a median household income of $111,508 , which is 48% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $56,871. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 25,382 business establishments, including 1,863 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Franklin Park is $326,800 , 16% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $418,724. Median rent is $2,074/month, with 26.4% 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 1992.
Safety & Crime
Franklin Park reports 744 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 96% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,815/100K.
Education
58.3% of adults in Franklin Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher (73% above the national average). 93.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Franklin Park has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.