Living in East Franklin, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of East Franklin · Census data 2020–2024
East Franklin has 11,070 residents with a median age of 30.5. The median household income is $115,458 (11% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $385,900, the median rent is $2,056/month.
East Franklin at a glance
- Population
- 11,070
- Median age
- 30.5State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $115,458State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $385,900State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $2,056/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 48.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is East Franklin a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 11% higher than the New Jersey median; home values 15% lower than the state median; unemployment of 5.8%; a poverty rate of 5.9%.
Cons: An average commute of 33 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in East Franklin
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In East Franklin the median home value is $385,900, 16% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,056 per month, which is 27.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,537 a month in housing costs.
East Franklin median household income
The median household income in East Franklin is $115,458 and the income per person is $37,733. 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in East Franklin: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,332
- Owner-occupied
- 48.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 51.7%
- Vacant
- 1.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1967
- Average household size
- 3.38
East Franklin demographics
- Population
- 11,070
- Median age
- 30.5
- Under 18
- 26.4%
- 65 and older
- 9.2%
- Households
- 3,272
- Foreign-born
- 40.6%
- Veterans
- 3.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of East Franklin ›
Education in East Franklin
28% of adults 25 and older in East Franklin have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 10.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in East Franklin
- Unemployment rate
- 5.8%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 12.6%
- Drive alone
- 57.2%
- Public transit
- 3.9%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.8%
East Franklin vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Franklin | 11,070 | $115,458 | $385,900 | $2,056 |
| Voorhees | 2,000 | $89,200 | $388,200 | $1,531 |
| New Brunswick | 56,345 | $65,810 | $353,800 | $1,814 |
| Somerset | 22,720 | $121,028 | $438,800 | $2,121 |
| Clyde | 129 | $108,750 | $444,400 | — |
| Highland Park | 15,121 | $104,694 | $471,700 | $1,873 |
| North Brunswick | 44,375 | $120,764 | $431,500 | $2,117 |
| Middlebush | 2,049 | $156,938 | $502,100 | — |
| Milltown | 7,059 | $140,960 | $458,800 | $1,204 |
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What is the median household income in East Franklin, NJ?
The median household income in East Franklin is $115,458, 11% higher than the New Jersey median of $103,556 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in East Franklin?
The median home value in East Franklin is $385,900, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in East Franklin?
The median gross rent in East Franklin is $2,056 per month, about 27.5% of household income.
Is East Franklin, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 11% higher than the New Jersey median; home values 15% lower than the state median; unemployment of 5.8%; a poverty rate of 5.9%. Minuses: an average commute of 33 minutes.
What is the median age in East Franklin?
The median age in East Franklin is 30.5 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in East Franklin?
The average commute to work in East Franklin is 33 minutes; 12.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in East Franklin?
The unemployment rate in East Franklin is 5.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is East Franklin?
28% of adults in East Franklin have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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