What are the schools like in Franklinville, NJ?

Franklinville is served primarily by Township of Franklin School District. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.3:1.

What is the median household income in Franklinville?

The median household income in Franklinville, NJ is $67,025 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 7.7%.

What is the weather like in Franklinville, NJ?

Franklinville has an average high temperature of 43.3°F in January and 88.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 13.3 inches.

Franklinville, NJ Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Franklinville, NJ affordable or expensive?

Franklinville's cost of living index is 104, where 100 represents the national average. This means Franklinville is 4% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $181,500 and the median rent is $1,348 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Franklinville, NJ?

Franklinville has a violent crime rate of 41.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 226.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Franklinville, NJ a Good Place to Live?

Franklinville is a small town of 1,621 in New Jersey, with a median household income of $67,025 and a 7.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 104 (US average = 100), which is 4% above the national average.

Strengths: Franklinville stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Franklinville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Franklinville city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 103.5

Franklinville's overall cost of living index is 103.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Franklinville costs roughly 4% more than the average American city.

Metric	Franklinville, NJ	National Avg
Median Home Value	$181,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,348	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	73.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$67,025	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Franklinville's violent crime rate is 41.5 per 100,000 residents — 89% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

41.5 /100k

Property Crime

226.7 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Franklinville is served primarily by Township of Franklin School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Franklinville, NJ	National Avg
School District	Township of Franklin School District	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	18.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	81.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Franklinville sees average highs of 43.3°F in January and 88.8°F in July, with 51.5 inches of annual precipitation and 13.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Franklinville, NJ
Average High — January	43.3°F
Average High — July	88.8°F
Annual Precipitation	51.5"
Annual Snowfall	13.3"

Demographics

Metric	Franklinville, NJ	National Avg
Population	1,621	—
Median Age	39.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	7.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	26.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	84.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	12.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.2%	6.3%
Under 18	17.7%	22.2%
65 and over	17.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Franklinville

Franklinville, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code:

08322

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Franklinville, NJ affordable or expensive?

Franklinville's cost of living index is 104, where 100 is the national average. That puts Franklinville roughly 4% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $181,500 and median rent is $1,348/month.

What is the crime rate in Franklinville, NJ?

Franklinville's violent crime rate is 41.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 226.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Franklinville?

Public schools in Franklinville are operated by Township of Franklin School District. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.3:1. 18.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Franklinville, NJ a good place to live?

Franklinville, NJ has a population of 1,621, a median household income of $67,025, and an unemployment rate of 7.7%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Franklinville?

Franklinville averages 43.3°F in January and 88.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 51.5 inches with about 13.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Franklinville?

Franklinville, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code: 08322.

What is the population of Franklinville?

The population of Franklinville, New Jersey is 1,621 with a median age of 39.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Franklinville?

Key numbers for living in Franklinville: cost of living index 104 (100 = US average), median home $181,500, median household income $67,025, crime index 11 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Franklinville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.