Median Age
46 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
20%
Over 65
23%
Franklin, NJ
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$874
Population
4,939
Renter Mix
34% Rent
An outdoorsy suburb in northern New Jersey
Suburban
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Golf
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Nature
A borough of Sussex County, Franklin is a safe, family-friendly suburb of New Jersey with a laid-back feel. Home to Wallkill Country Club and Borough Park, Franklin offers plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreation. Supermarkets, casual restaurants, banks, and specialty shops are all available to residents. Although this town is mainly residential, there are a few small businesses around town like Brick & Brew, a popular hangout for locals. After you find your charming apartment in Franklin, be sure to check out the Franklin Mineral Museum and the nearby Sterling Hill Mining Museum. Residents frequent the Wallkill River National Wildlife Refuge and Wawayanda State Park to enjoy the wildlife sightings, miles of hiking trails, and sweeping views.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$73,761
Average: $83,362
Education
927
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
2,354
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Franklin has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
34%
Non-Renters
66%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
15%
Other Education
85%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Franklin, NJ is $874 for one bedroom, $1,084 for two bedrooms, and $2,453 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Franklin has increased by 0.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$874/month
725 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Franklin, NJ is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
331 Students
Public
Grades K-5
379 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
474 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
555 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
474 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
518 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,074 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Franklin Mineral Museum
- Sterling Hill Mine Tour & Museum of Fluorescence
- Wallkill River National Wildlife Refuge
- Mountain Creek
- Mahlon Dickerson County Reservation
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.