Franklin Township, NJ

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 3/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 8/10
school Colleges 8/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
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
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
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
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
2,984 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
80.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
37.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$126,250 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
93.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
39 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$414,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,156 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,353 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
81.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Warren County
1
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton Metro Area
2
New Jersey
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Warren County
2
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton Metro Area
3
New Jersey
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 8 28
Feb 2 8 30
Mar 4 4 38
Apr 4 1 50
May 4 0 59
Jun 4 0 68
Jul 4 0 72
Aug 4 0 71
Sep 4 0 64
Oct 4 0 52
Nov 4 1 42
Dec 4 4 33

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 42% of residents leaning left and 53% leaning right.

Liberal (43%) (54%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 54%
Hillary Clinton 42%
Other 4%

Schools

Franklin Township School
1 miles, NE 3.7 star
Stewartsville Middle School
4 miles, W 4.6 star

Colleges

Warren County Community College
3 miles, NE 1.9 star
Lafayette College
8 miles, W 4.1 star
Centenary University
15 miles, E 2.8 star

Hospitals

St Luke's Warren Hospital
7 miles, W 4.1 star
Easton Hospital
10 miles, W 3.2 star
Hunterdon Medical Center
16 miles, S 4.1 star

Airports

Lehigh Valley International Airport
21 miles, W 1.4 star
Trenton Mercer Airport
33 miles, S 1.4 star
Newark Liberty International Airport
46 miles, SE 4.6 star