Franklin Center, NJ

Living in Franklin Center

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Bikeability 43
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Walkability 44
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Commute 20
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Public Transit 55
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Affordability 5
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Public Safety 97
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Airports 91
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Hospitals 25
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Colleges 96
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Schools 57
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Residents

5.9k Population +1.9k (2010–19)
59  y Median Age -1 (2010–19)
57% College-Educated +7% (2010–19)
71% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years10%
15 to 34 years16%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years41%
75 years and over13%

Diversity

Asian25%
Black8%
Caucasian53%
Hispanic or Latino11%
Multiracial2%

Education

Less than high school3%
High school graduate20%
Some College21%
Bachelor's degree29%
Graduate degree28%

Households

Family household71%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$104k Median Household Income +$14k (2010–19)
95% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
36  mi Average Commute
88% Lived Here Last Year -4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K8%
$25K to $49K17%
$50K to $74K9%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more21%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector75%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation5%
Mgt, science, and arts62%
Sales and office19%
Service7%

Commute

Car, truck, or van87%
Public transportation5%
Walked2%
Worked at home6%

Housing

$438k Median Home Value +$24k (2010–19)
80% Built 2000 or Later
$2k Median Monthly Rent +$162 (2010–19)
71% Owner-Occupied -9% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached12%
1 unit, detached57%
Multiple units<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later10%
Built 2010 to 201315%
Built 2000 to 200955%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19891%
Built 1970 to 19794%
Built 1960 to 19692%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier2%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K<1%
$150K to $199K<1%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K26%
$400K to $499K30%
$500K to $749K31%

House Heating Type

Electricity4%
LP gas1%
Utility gas95%

Crime

Violent Crime in Franklin Center

United States45
New Jersey50
New York Metro Area43
Somerset County7

Property Crime in Franklin Center

United States48
New Jersey32
New York Metro Area27
Somerset County18

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (61%)(37%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton61%
Donald Trump36%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 29 4 7
Feb 32 3 8
Mar 40 4 4
Apr 50 4 1
May 60 4 0
Jun 69 4 0
Jul 74 5 0
Aug 73 4 0
Sep 65 4 0
Oct 53 4 0
Nov 44 4 0
Dec 34 4 4

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Franklin Center

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding81
Tornado8
Coastal Flooding22
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Franklin Center, NJ

Private Schools

Private Schools near Franklin Center, NJ

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Elite Prep
0 miles, W
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The Center School
1 miles, NW

Colleges

Colleges near Franklin Center, NJ

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Franklin Center, NJ

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Airports

Airports near Franklin Center, NJ

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Trenton Mercer Airport
23 miles, SW
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Laguardia Airport
39 miles, NE
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