Franklin Township, NJ
Living in Franklin Township
Bikeability53
Walkability52
Commute20
Public Transit62
Affordability18
Public Safety92
Airports90
Hospitals23
Colleges93
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools65
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
66kPopulation+5.2k (2010–19)
41 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
52%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
67%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian21%
Black28%
Caucasian34%
Hispanic or Latino15%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other1%
Education
Less than high school5%
High school graduate22%
Some College21%
Bachelor's degree29%
Graduate degree23%
Households
Family household67%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$93kMedian Household Income+$3.4k (2010–19)
93%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
36 mi Average Commute
91%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K11%
$25K to $49K15%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K or more14%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector77%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance4%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts55%
Sales and office19%
Service14%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van84%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation7%
Taxicab1%
Walked3%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$337kMedian Home Value-$21k (2010–19)
25%Built 2000 or Later
$1.5kMedian Monthly Rent+$346 (2010–19)
65%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached22%
1 unit, detached46%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home<1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200917%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198922%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier3%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K18%
$300K to $399K30%
$400K to $499K14%
$500K to $749K16%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity9%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas2%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas86%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Franklin Township
United States45
New Jersey50
New York Metro Area43
Somerset County7
Property Crime in Franklin Township
United States48
New Jersey32
New York Metro Area27
Somerset County18
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (62%)(35%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton65%
Donald Trump32%
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 Township
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding83
Tornado8
Coastal Flooding25
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Franklin Township, NJ
Private Schools
Private Schools near Franklin Township, NJ
St Matthias Elementary School
3 miles, NE
Community Christian Academy & Preschool
3 miles, NE
Cedar Hill Prep School
3 miles, NE
Elite Prep
4 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Franklin Township, NJ
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
6 miles, E
Chamberlain University-New Jersey
6 miles, E
DeVry University-New Jersey
6 miles, E
Rabbi Jacob Joseph School
8 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Franklin Township, NJ
Saint Peter's University Hospital
5 miles, E
Children's Specialized Hospital
5 miles, E
University Behavioral Health Care
5 miles, NE
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
5 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Franklin Township, NJ
Trenton Mercer Airport
20 miles, SW
Newark Liberty International Airport
25 miles, NE
Laguardia Airport
41 miles, NE
John F Kennedy International Airport
42 miles, E