Franklin Center, NJ
Living in Franklin Center
Bikeability43
Walkability44
Commute20
Public Transit55
Affordability5
Public Safety97
Airports91
Hospitals25
Colleges96
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools57
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
5.9kPopulation+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
$104kMedian 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
$438kMedian Home Value+$24k (2010–19)
80%Built 2000 or Later
$2kMedian 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
Elite Prep
0 miles, W
New Road School of Somerset
0 miles, W
Cedar Hill Prep School
1 miles, SE
The Center School
1 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Franklin Center, NJ
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
5 miles, SE
Chamberlain University-New Jersey
7 miles, SE
DeVry University-New Jersey
7 miles, SE
Rabbi Jacob Joseph School
8 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Franklin Center, NJ
University Behavioral Health Care
4 miles, E
Saint Peter's University Hospital
5 miles, SE
Children's Specialized Hospital
5 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Franklin Center, NJ
Newark Liberty International Airport
22 miles, NE
Trenton Mercer Airport
23 miles, SW
Laguardia Airport
39 miles, NE
John F Kennedy International Airport
41 miles, E