At a Glance
Median Income
$140,051
$51,174 per capita
Home Value
$640,300
Zillow: $818,860
Median Rent
$2,052/mo
27.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
38.0%
90.7% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
4.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.2%
9.5% smoking rate
How Franklin Square Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Franklin Square's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Franklin Square a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Franklin Square residents earn a median household income of $140,051 , which is 86% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $51,174. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 56,397 business establishments, including 3,828 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Franklin Square is $640,300 , 127% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $818,860. Median rent is $2,052/month, with 27.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.
Education
38.0% of adults in Franklin Square hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(13% above the national average).
90.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Franklin Square has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.
Data Overview
People
Population30,559
Median Age40.7 yrs
Density10,611/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born26.9%
Veterans4.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$140,051
Per Capita$51,174
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty4.6%
County GDP$130,222M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,489
Housing
A
Home Value$640,300
Rent$2,052
Ownership83.0%
Zillow$818,860
Housing Units10,012
Rent Burden27.6%
Health
Obesity28.2%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking9.5%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death4,800/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain43.3 in/yr
AQI31 (Good)
Elevation66 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+38.0%
High School+90.7%
Graduate+16.3%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Commute36 min
Broadband93.0%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries63
Did You Know?
The median home in Franklin Square was built in 1953.
11.2% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is John F Kennedy International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.3% of the population has a disability.
26.9% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 177 Mbps.
There are 3,828 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 76 fatal vehicle crashes.