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Franklin, NJ


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Franklin, New Jersey

Franklin, New Jersey, in Sussex county, is 20 miles NW of Parsippany, New Jersey (center to center) and 34 miles NW of Newark, New Jersey. The town is conveniently located inside the Newark metropolitan area. There are an estimated 5,160 people in Franklin.

The People and Families of Franklin

In Franklin, about 55% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Franklin had a median family income of $52,682.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($250) in Franklin. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Franklin Housing

Approximately 72% of housing in Franklin is owner-occupied. Dwellings tend to be older, with average home age more advanced in the town than you'll find in other towns.

Commuting

In Franklin, 95% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Franklin, NJ

Comparing Franklin to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population79
Well-Paid Single Women63
Children Under 5 Years Old67
Well-Paid Single Men62
Age of the Population53
Racial Diversity53
Male Share of the Population42
Senior Citizens44

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size86
Portion of People Married64

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better74
People Above Poverty63
Median Family Income63
College Educated Adults42

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work56
Working at Home54
Public Transportation Use41
Short Commute Times12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals66
Seasonal and Vacation Housing56
People Living Alone46
Affordability of Rents26
Housing Recently Built24
Affordability of Property Taxes27

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Historic Franklin

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Zinc mines between 1890 and 1901

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Zinc mines between 1890 and 1901

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