Franklin Park, PA

Franklin Park, Pennsylvania

There are an estimated 11,364 people in Franklin Park.

The People and Families of Franklin Park

In Franklin Park, about 77% of adults are married. Many folks in Franklin Park are married and settled down. Families have pride of place in the town, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Franklin Park had a median family income of $94,521. Franklin Park has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The town has a large middle class. You won't find a lot of people in Franklin Park living below the poverty line. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in the town. A tendency for its residents to work at home is one of the things that define the lifestyle in Franklin Park. If a good man (or woman) is hard to find, try looking in the town, where there happen to be many singles with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Crime and Safety

The low crime rate is a boost to quality of living and housing values in the town.

Franklin Park Housing

Approximately 96% of housing in Franklin Park is owner-occupied. The town contains many homes that have been built in recent years. Property taxes are a bit high in Franklin Park, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.

Commuting

In Franklin Park, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Franklin Park strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Pennsylvania):

Category	Trophy
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 1%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State)	Top 2%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
Low Property Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 5%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State)	Top 6%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 11%

Comparative Profile of Franklin Park, PA

Comparing Franklin Park to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Franklin Park Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Franklin Park residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

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