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Franklin Lakes.
About
Life in Franklin Lakes
Franklin Lakes is a community of 11,011 people in New Jersey. The median household income is $235,795, median rent runs about $3,230 per month, and median home values are around $1,264,000. Unemployment is low at 4.3%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Franklin Lakes at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
46.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Foreign-Born
19.4%
Broadband Internet
97.8%
of households
Population Growth
+0.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics19.4% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Franklin Lakes: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Franklin Lakes, the largest foreign-born group is from India (13.7%), and 6.8% of residents speak Other Indo-European at home.
Under 18
25.4%
of residents
65 and Older
21.5%
of residents
Households with Kids
41.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
13.3%
of households
Married Couples
78.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.91
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 88% above NJ average
Rent, home values, and income in Franklin Lakes
In Franklin Lakes, rent runs 88% above the NJ average, and home values are 178% above the NJ average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
50.9%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
25.6%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
112.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Homeowners
88.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1982
median year built
Vacant Homes
2.0%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $1,628,296 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.9 pts below NJ average
Unemployment in Franklin Lakes
Unemployment in Bergen County, which includes Franklin Lakes, is 0.9 percentage points lower than the NJ average.
Unemployment rate
Franklin Lakes: Bergen County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Bergen County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Franklin Lakes is about 1% of Bergen County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Franklin Lakes Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute36.5 min avg
How Franklin Lakes residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Franklin Lakes, most residents drive alone to work (52%), and 44% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 23 mi
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Major hub23.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 95% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Franklin Lakes runs 95% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
17.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
159.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Franklin Lakes Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 5 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
97.8 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Bergen County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Bergen County, which includes Franklin Lakes, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 5 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2024 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | $75,000 |
| 2023 | 10 | Flash Flood | $12,500 |
| 2022 | 21 | Thunderstorm Wind | $52,000 |
| 2021 | 25 | Thunderstorm Wind | $105,500 |
| 2020 | 20 | Thunderstorm Wind | $548,000 |
| 2019 | 30 | Thunderstorm Wind | $340,000 |
| 2018 | 36 | Flash Flood | $529,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Bergen County, county-wide
Franklin Lakes is about 1% of Bergen County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality40 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Bergen County, which includes Franklin Lakes, is typically good — 258 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
40
Good Days
258
per year
Moderate Days
101
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Bergen County, county-wide
Franklin Lakes is about 1% of Bergen County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate82°F summers, 22°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Franklin Lakes has warm summers (avg high 82°F) and cold winters (avg low 22°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
59°/39°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
82°/62°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
64°/45°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
40°/22°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
50.6"
Annual Snowfall
28.1"
Hot Days/Year
14
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
121
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
116
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 20°F | 3.39" |
| Feb | 41°F | 20°F | 2.71" |
| Mar | 48°F | 29°F | 3.86" |
| Apr | 60°F | 39°F | 4.17" |
| May | 71°F | 50°F | 3.58" |
| Jun | 79°F | 58°F | 5.13" |
| Jul | 84°F | 64°F | 4.65" |
| Aug | 83°F | 63°F | 4.57" |
| Sep | 76°F | 56°F | 3.95" |
| Oct | 64°F | 43°F | 4.37" |
| Nov | 53°F | 35°F | 3.77" |
| Dec | 43°F | 27°F | 4.05" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Franklin Lakes
Uninsured
1.7%
of residents
No hospitals inside Franklin Lakes's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Ramapo Ridge Behavioral Health Hospital
Psychiatric · 2.5 mi away · Wyckoff
Chilton Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.2 mi away · Pompton Plains
Bergen New Bridge Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.1 mi away · Paramus
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education9.2:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Franklin Lakes
Franklin Lakes's student/teacher ratio is 9.2:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 77.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
5
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
77.4%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
9.2:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Franklin Lakes (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 10,557 students · in-state tuition $5,060 · 37% graduate · median earnings $52,092 (10 yrs after entry)
Passaic County Community College
6.6 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 4,260 students · in-state tuition $6,660 · 20% graduate · median earnings $42,497 (10 yrs after entry)
Berkeley College-Woodland Park
7.7 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 1,778 students · in-state tuition $30,880 · 53% graduate · median earnings $46,839 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,774 students · in-state tuition $40,840 · 58% graduate · median earnings $64,432 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 2-year · 1,203 students · in-state tuition $19,354 · 71% graduate · median earnings $66,469 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 2-year · 1,171 students · in-state tuition $18,693 · 54% graduate · median earnings $48,447 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, 7 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Franklin Lakes
Franklin Lakes has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park (7 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park
National Historical Park
7 mi awayThomas Edison National Historical Park
National Historical Park
15 mi awayGeneral Grant National Memorial
National Memorial
19 mi awayHamilton Grange National Memorial
National Memorial
19 mi awaySaint Paul's Church National Historic Site
National Historic Site
22 mi awayStonewall National Monument
National Monument
22 mi awayTheodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site
National Historic Site
22 mi awayAfrican Burial Ground National Monument
National Monument
23 mi awayPublic Libraries in Franklin Lakes
Franklin Lakes Free Public Library
470 Dekorte Drive, Franklin Lakes
Cities Near Franklin Lakes
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Franklin Lakes FAQ
Is Franklin Lakes, New Jersey affordable?⌄
Franklin Lakes's median rent is $3,230/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $235,795/year. Median home value is $1,264,000.
Is Franklin Lakes, New Jersey safe?⌄
Franklin Lakes's violent crime rate was 18 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 160 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey?⌄
Bergen County, which includes Franklin Lakes, has an unemployment rate of 4.3%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey?⌄
The cost of living in Franklin Lakes is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $3,230/month and median household income is $235,795/year. The median home value is $1,264,000. About 51% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey?⌄
The average commute in Franklin Lakes is 37 minutes, which is longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from