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Franklin Lakes, NJ


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Franklin Lakes, New Jersey

Franklin Lakes, New Jersey, in Bergen county, is 7 miles N of Paterson, New Jersey (center to center) and 20 miles N of Newark, New Jersey. The town is located in the Bergen - Passaic metropolitan area. Franklin Lakes has a population of 10,422.

The People and Families of Franklin Lakes

In Franklin Lakes, about 73% of adults are married. Lots of Franklin Lakes people are married off. Large households are normal in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Franklin Lakes had a median family income of $142,930. People in Franklin Lakes generally have good earning power. The town has a large middle class. Franklin Lakes enjoys an educated population. In the town, try going next door to borrow a cup of sugar or an inkjet printer cartridge -- home offices are quite common in the town.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Franklin Lakes gave more campaign money ($81,675) to John Kerry than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Crime and Safety

Franklin Lakes is generally a safe place not overly troubled by crime.

Franklin Lakes Housing

Owners occupy 95% of the housing units in Franklin Lakes. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.

Commuting

In Franklin Lakes, 86% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

Franklin Lakes strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Jersey):

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyFranklin Lakes Median Family Income
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyFranklin Lakes Low Violent Crime
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyFranklin Lakes People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Franklin Lakes College Educated Adults
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Franklin Lakes Low Property Crime
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Franklin Lakes Well-Paid Single Men
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Franklin Lakes Public Transportation Use
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Franklin Lakes Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Franklin Lakes Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Franklin Lakes, NJ

Comparing Franklin Lakes 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
Well-Paid Single Men98
Age of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Women97
Male Share of the Population88
Racial Diversity65
Children Under 5 Years Old67
Senior Citizens33
Female Share of the Population33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size1010

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
College Educated Adults109
People Above Poverty98

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Public Transportation Use97
Walking and Biking to Work55
Short Commute Times24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built68
Seasonal and Vacation Housing56
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
People Living Alone11
Affordability of Rents11
Affordability of Property Taxes11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime1010
Low Property Crime108

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