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Franklin Lakes Area Facts

  • Franklin Lakes has a Livability Score of 66/100, which is considered good
  • Franklin Lakes crime rates are 70% lower than the New Jersey average
  • Cost of living in Franklin Lakes is 78% higher than the New Jersey average
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Moving To Franklin Lakes, NJ Was My Best Decision Ever! 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 16, 2018) My move to Franklin Lakes, New Jersey was by far the best decision ever. I could not imagine living anywhere else!

I love the Indian Trail Country Club. There is golfing, swimming, and many more activities to enjoy, and the food is fantastic. I have made lifelong friends here ...Read More in town. There really is a lake in Franklin Lakes! It is surrounded by the most exquisite homes in the best area. The town is a beautiful suburb in northern New Jersey. It is only 1/2 hour from New York City, and from upstate New York. Employment in town is strong for part time and full time work.

There are many shops restaurants in town. My favorites are the Chinese restaurant and Market Basket, just to name two! Sport activities or popular here, and the activewear clothing stores are stylish and upscale. I love dining out with friends, and a night at the club! Two of my friends have also relocated here! Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Franklin Lakes? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Russell Farms Community Park
      Wyckoff Community Park
      Manito Elementary School Playground
      Memorial Field
      Veterans Park
      Toddler Playground
      Lionshead Park
      Lieutenant Carey A Arthur Memorial Park

      Entertainment

      American flag rock
      Wayne Van Riper Hopper Musuem
      Leader Residential Art Consulting
      Wayne Hills Stadium
      Wayne Hills Stadium
      T-Bowl Lanes
      T-Bowl Lanes
      Wayne Movietown

      Food & Drink

      Wyckoff Deli and Catering
      Wyckoff Bagels
      Dunkin'
      Blueberry Frozen Yogurt
      Jersey Mike's Subs
      Dairy Queen
      Blimpie
      Dunkin' Donuts

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Franklin Lakes? Of all people who commute, 8.4% take public transportation in Franklin Lakes.
      Drive to Work
      71%

      5% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      8%

      3% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      1% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Franklin Lakes? The cost of living in Franklin Lakes is 215/100 - which is 78% higher than New Jersey.
      Franklin Lakes
      215

      115% more expensive than average

      New Jersey
      121

      21% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Franklin Lakes? Franklin Lakes crime rates are 531, which are 70% lower than New Jersey
      Total Crime
      531 per 100k people

      77% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 189

      77% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -51%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Franklin Lakes? The median income in Franklin Lakes is $178,794 which is 143% higher than New Jersey.
      Median household income
      $178,794223% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $88,699197% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      28% lower than the US average

      B+ Health & Safety

      Is Franklin Lakes a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      Kayal Orthopaedic Center, P.C. - Franklin Lakes

      B- Housing

      What are Franklin Lakes home prices? Franklin Lakes home prices are $1,009,800 - which is 219% higher than New Jersey
      Median home value
      $1,009,800447% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $2,730188% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      89%

      40% higher than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Franklin Lakes have good schools? The Franklin Lakes graduation rate is 97% - which is 12% higher than New Jersey
      High school grad. rates
      97%

      17% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      76%

      58% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      12:1

      23% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Franklin Lakes a good place to live? Franklin Lakes has an overall rating of 88% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      88%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      82%

      1 total surveys

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