Living in Franklin Lakes, NJ

Explore Franklin Lakes and see how it fits the life you want to build.

11,084 Population Bergen County County Borough Place Type New Jersey State
Overall Match8.5 / 10

Baseline match from currently available location scores. Choose priorities to personalize it.

Franklin Lakes at a Glance

Key facts and current data

Population11,084
Median Household Income$235,795
Median Home Value$1,264,000
Median Gross Rent$3,230
Median Age46.3
Average Household Size2.9
Unemployment2.3%
Work From Home32.3%
Homeownership88.9%
Housing Vacancy2.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.

Franklin Lakes is a smaller community, so land use, housing supply and its relationship with surrounding communities can be especially important to movers. Unemployment is relatively low, which is a positive current labor-market signal.

Experience the Area

Experience Life in Franklin Lakes Before You Move

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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Franklin Lakes and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.

NarrowTheList Ratings

Data-driven starter ratings. More categories appear automatically as new datasets are added.

Housing Value2.7 / 5Home values compared with local household income.
Employment4.5 / 5Lower unemployment produces a stronger rating.
Housing Stability4.3 / 5Combines homeownership and housing vacancy.
Remote Work Friendly4.7 / 5Based on the share of residents working from home.
Income Strength5.0 / 5Household income compared on a national scale.

These are location-wide baseline ratings, not your personal match score. Your own priorities can change which factors matter most.

Housing & Cost of Living in Franklin Lakes

Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau

Median Home Value$1,264,000
Median Gross Rent$3,230
Homeownership88.9%
Housing Vacancy2.0%
Housing Value5.4/10
Housing Stability8.6/10

Home values are relatively high compared with local household income, so purchase affordability deserves close attention. A large majority of occupied homes are owner-occupied.

Jobs, Income & Remote Work

Employment and household-income context for Franklin Lakes, NJ

Median Household Income$235,795
Unemployment2.3%
Work From Home32.3%
Employment9.0/10
Remote Work Friendly9.4/10
Income Strength10.0/10

The reported unemployment rate is relatively low. Working from home is relatively common among employed residents.

Population & Household Profile

Who lives in Franklin Lakes and how households are structured

Population11,084
Median Age46.3
Average Household Size2.9

Franklin Lakes is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.

Climate & Weather in Franklin Lakes

Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context

NOAA climate normals for Franklin Lakes point to warm summers, cold winters and substantial annual rainfall.

Average Summer High84.3°F
Average Winter Low19.9°F
Annual Rainfall50.6 in.

Seasonal Life in Franklin Lakes

What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.

Spring

Spring is a good time to see how wetter conditions affect drainage, yards, commuting and the usability of outdoor spaces.

Summer

Summer is warm enough that shade and cooling still matter, but the typical high is below the extreme-heat range seen in many hotter U.S. markets.

Fall

Fall marks a substantial seasonal transition here. It is a useful time to judge how quickly temperatures change and whether that seasonal swing fits the lifestyle you want.

Winter

Winter conditions are worth comparing with your tolerance for cold, precipitation and seasonal driving.

Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.

Franklin Lakes is located in Bergen County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Bergen County.

County Intelligence

Franklin Lakes & Bergen County

Data Pending Foreclosure Activity

Franklin Lakes is located in Bergen County, New Jersey.

NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Franklin Lakes.

Current NarrowTheList data for Franklin Lakes shows a population of about 11,084. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.

Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.

For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.

County relationship Bergen County
How NarrowTheList uses it

County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Franklin Lakes.

For someone considering a move to Franklin Lakes, the available data currently points to housing affordability that deserves careful budgeting and a relatively tight labor market. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.

Nearby Cities & Communities

Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.

Oakland, NJ 2.4 miles away North Haledon, NJ 3.2 miles away Midland Park, NJ 3.5 miles away Allendale, NJ 4.1 miles away Waldwick, NJ 4.2 miles away Pompton Lakes, NJ 4.2 miles away Hawthorne, NJ 4.3 miles away Ramsey, NJ 4.8 miles away Prospect Park, NJ 4.8 miles away Haledon, NJ 5.0 miles away Wanaque, NJ 5.0 miles away Ridgewood, NJ 5.1 miles away