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New York City

Franklin Lakes

#2,095 in Best Places to Live in America
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb in New Jersey
  • 11 reviews
A
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Public Schools
    A+
  2. Crime & Safety
    B+
  3. Housing
    C
  4. Nightlife
    B
  5. Good for Families
    A+
  6. Diversity
    B
  7. Jobs
    B
  8. Weather
    B-
  9. Cost of Living
    C-
  10. Health & Fitness
    A
  11. Outdoor Activities
    A-
  12. Commute
    B+
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Franklin Lakes is a suburb of New York City with a population of 10,810. Franklin Lakes is in Bergen County and is one of the best places to live in New Jersey. Living in Franklin Lakes offers residents a suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many retirees live in Franklin Lakes and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Franklin Lakes are highly rated.
About Franklin Lakes...
Population
10,810

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$944,900
National
$184,700
Median Rent
$2,263
National
$949
Area Feel
Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    12%
  • Own
    88%
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Franklin Lakes Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
B+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Assault
    18
    283
  • Murder
    0
    6
  • Rape
    0
    41
  • Robbery
    28
    136
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Burglary
    119
    500
  • Theft
    514
    2,043
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    55
    284
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Residents

Diversity
B
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$160,000
National
$55,322
Children
18%
Education Levels
National
  • Master's degree or higher
    27%
    12%
  • Bachelor's degree
    39%
    19%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    16%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    15%
    28%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3%
    13%
  • Public Schools
  • Private Schools
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I really like Franklin Lakes! It's a quiet suburban town with a lot of nature. It could be more diverse though.
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When I moved going into high school I felt very welcomed here and was offered all the tools I needed to succeed. My high school experience definitely prepared me for college!
Great town that’s close to NYC. Excellent schools and quiet neighborhoods. Low crime rate. Lots of organized activities for young children.