Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
15%
Franklin Park
Franklin Park, NJ Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,401
Population
13,549
Renter Mix
46% Rent
New Brunswick’s quiet, close-knit village
Wooded
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Quiet
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Great Location
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Franklin Park is a small community in Somerset County, about seven miles southwest of New Brunswick. This lush, wooded town is a great option for commuters and students since New Brunswick is only 20 minutes away, giving quick access to offices and Rutgers University. Staying true to its small-town feel, most shops, services, restaurants, and grocery stores can be found along the Highway 27, the main street in town.
Even though this village is tiny, the eateries here serve up big flavor. Falafel & More, Aroma Royal Thai Cuisine, and Pasha Mediterranean Restaurant sell diverse cuisine from across the globe. The town is quiet for most of the year but the community is tight-knit and unites for special events. Franklin Day Festival is one of the biggest events of the year with an art show, car show, live entertainment, and so much more. Find your new apartment or home here if you’re looking for calm home in an area with a strong sense of community.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$94,006
Average: $122,703
Education
5,888
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
7,677
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Franklin Park has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
46%
Non-Renters
54%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
41%
Other Education
59%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Franklin Park, NJ is $1,061 for a studio, $2,401 for one bedroom, and $2,746 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Franklin Park has decreased by -2.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,401/month
1,157 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Franklin Park, NJ is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Von Thuns Country Farm Market
- Davidson's Mill Pond Park
- Giamarese Farm
- The Arboretum at Colonial Park
- Ireland Brook Conservation Area
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Trenton Mercer
- Newark Liberty International
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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 February 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.