At a Glance
Median Income
$111,508
$56,871 per capita
Home Value
$326,800
Zillow: $417,960
Median Rent
$2,074/mo
26.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
58.3%
93.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
6.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.9%
8.3% smoking rate
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?
A+
4.8 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 4.6% (28% above 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 $417,960. 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.
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 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population13,327
Median Age38.4 yrs
Density5,106/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born37.3%
Veterans2.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$111,508
Per Capita$56,871
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty6.6%
County GDP$86,705M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,585
Housing
A+
Home Value$326,800
Rent$2,074
Ownership56.6%
Zillow$417,960
Housing Units5,398
Rent Burden26.4%
Health
Obesity25.9%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking8.3%
Heart Disease3.9%
Premature Death5,499/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain49.3 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation111 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+58.3%
High School+93.4%
Graduate+26.7%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 53%
Commute33 min
Broadband97.7%
Internet Speed118 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries32
Did You Know?
The median home in Franklin Park was built in 1992.
15.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Central Jersey Regional (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.1% of the population has a disability.
37.3% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 118 Mbps.
There are 1,863 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 64 fatal vehicle crashes.