Franklin Park, NJ

Living in Franklin Park

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Bikeability 53
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Walkability 42
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Commute 10
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Public Transit 64
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Affordability 25
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Public Safety 89
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Airports 90
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Hospitals 22
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Colleges 93
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Schools 68
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Residents

14k Population +1.4k (2010–19)
38  y Median Age +5 (2010–19)
56% College-Educated -6% (2010–19)
65% Family Households +3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years30%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over4%

Diversity

Asian28%
Black33%
Caucasian27%
Hispanic or Latino10%
Multiracial2%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school5%
High school graduate19%
Some College20%
Bachelor's degree30%
Graduate degree26%

Households

Family household65%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$93k Median Household Income +$6.3k (2010–19)
95% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
40  mi Average Commute
93% Lived Here Last Year +8% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K11%
$25K to $49K17%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K or more13%

Employers

Government4%
Private sector77%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance2%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts56%
Sales and office18%
Service13%

Commute

Car, truck, or van87%
Public transportation8%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$283k Median Home Value +$800 (2010–19)
17% Built 2000 or Later
$1.6k Median Monthly Rent +$409 (2010–19)
54% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached35%
1 unit, detached15%
Multiple units1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200916%
Built 1990 to 199932%
Built 1980 to 198935%
Built 1970 to 19796%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier2%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K20%
$300K to $399K25%
$400K to $499K9%
$500K to $749K9%
$1M to $1.49M<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity11%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas3%
Utility gas85%

Crime

Violent Crime in Franklin Park

United States45
New Jersey50
New York Metro Area43
Somerset County7

Property Crime in Franklin Park

United States48
New Jersey32
New York Metro Area27
Somerset County18

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (65%)(32%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton67%
Donald Trump30%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 29 4 7
Feb 32 3 8
Mar 39 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 54 4 0
Nov 44 4 0
Dec 34 4 4

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Franklin Park

Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding84
Tornado8
Coastal Flooding25
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Franklin Park, NJ

Private Schools

Private Schools near Franklin Park, NJ

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Noor-Ul-Iman School
4 miles, S
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Colleges

Colleges near Franklin Park, NJ

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Franklin Park, NJ

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Airports

Airports near Franklin Park, NJ

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Trenton Mercer Airport
18 miles, SW
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Laguardia Airport
42 miles, NE
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