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Franklin, NJ

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Population
5,083
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
599 ft
Median Home Value
$272,600
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,381/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$92,744
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in New JerseyPopulation rankingHighest population places in New JerseyNearest larger communityDover, New Jersey16 miles away · 18,919 residents.

About Franklin

Franklin is a borough in Sussex County, New Jersey, situated along the Wallkill River. Globally renowned as the Fluorescent Mineral Capital of the World for its rare zinc and iron ore deposits containing over one hundred fifty minerals, the community of approximately 4,968 is served by the Franklin Borough School District for public primary and secondary education.

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Lower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow Violent CrimeA+97.4ratingFewer Projected Mid-Century Days ≥95°FA96.7rating

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