Franklin Township, NJ

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 4/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 2/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 9/10
school Colleges 9/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Very Accessible. Reaching the airport is easy and manageable, suitable for most travel needs.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
3,270 332.4M (US)
Median Age
49.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
75.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
50.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$155,766 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
97.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
35 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$522,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,501 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$2,650 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
83.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Hunterdon County
1
New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro Area
4
New Jersey
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Hunterdon County
3
New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro Area
3
New Jersey
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 7 28
Feb 3 9 31
Mar 4 4 38
Apr 4 1 49
May 4 0 59
Jun 4 0 68
Jul 5 0 73
Aug 4 0 72
Sep 4 0 64
Oct 4 0 53
Nov 4 0 42
Dec 4 4 33

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 39% of residents leaning left and 56% leaning right.

Liberal (39%) (57%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 54%
Hillary Clinton 42%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 7, NJ State Senate District 23, NJ Assembly District 23, NJ
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Schools

Franklin Township School
<1 miles, W • 3.7 star
Patrick McGaheran
4 miles, E • 4.1 star
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Colleges

Warren County Community College
13 miles, N • 1.9 star
Raritan Valley Community College
13 miles, E • 1.9 star
Lafayette College
17 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Centenary University
20 miles, NE • 2.8 star
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Hospitals

Hunterdon Medical Center
4 miles, SE • 4.1 star
St Luke's Warren Hospital
16 miles, NW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Trenton Mercer Airport
21 miles, S • 1.4 star
Lehigh Valley International Airport
27 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Philadelphia International Airport
51 miles, SW • 4.1 star
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