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Franklin Square, New York

Introduction to Franklin Square, New York

Franklin Square, New York is 3 miles W of Hempstead, New York and 16 miles E of New York, New York. It is in Nassau county. The town is part of the Nassau - Suffolk metro area. The population of Franklin Square is 29,342.

Franklin Square History

Franklin Square was founded in 1870 by farmer and businessman Andrew Hoffman. It is a census-designated hamlet in Nassau County, which itself was formed in 1899. The area was initially inhabited by Native Americans. Franklin Square is located within the Town of Hempstead, which includes more than 20 incorporated villages and around 35 unincorporated hamlets.

Franklin Square and nearby Attractions

  • Valley Stream State Park
  • Long Island Children's Museum
  • Belmont Park race track
  • Hempstead Lake State Park
  • Fine Arts Museum of Long Island
  • Bronx Zoo

Things To Do In Franklin Square

You can visit the Averill Boulevard Park, Eisenhower Park, Rath Park and Cantiague Park while staying in Franklin Square. The Queens County Farm Museum is also very close to the hamlet. You can also visit the Floating Pool at Brooklyn Bridge Park Beach, Prospect Park Zoo, Children's Museum of Manhattan and the Brooklyn Children's Museum.

Franklin Square Transportation

John F. Kennedy International Airport is nearby.

Franklin Square Higher Education

Nassau Community College, Hofstra University and Adelphi University are close by.

High Points

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

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Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Franklin Square Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Franklin Square, NY

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens109
Age of the Population97
Female Share of the Population98
Well-Paid Single Women77
Well-Paid Single Men77
Racial Diversity48
Children Under 5 Years Old35
Male Share of the Population24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married98
Average Household Size98

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better87
People Above Poverty87
Median Family Income87
College Educated Adults55

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use109
Walking and Biking to Work47
Working at Home43
Short Commute Times13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing32
People Living Alone33
Affordability of Rents24
Housing Recently Built25
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals24
Affordability of Property Taxes13
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