Franklin Lakes, Bergen County, NJ
Located in Bergen County, New Jersey, Franklin Lakes is a picturesque township known for its affluent neighborhoods and tree-lined streets. With a population of around 11,000 residents and an area of 9.8 square miles, this community offers a peaceful suburban lifestyle with easy access to major highways like Route 208 and the Garden State Parkway.
Franklin Lakes is located about 25 miles northwest of New York City and is surrounded by several other townships including Wyckoff to the north, Oakland to the south, Mahwah to the west and Ramsey to the east.
The median household income in Franklin Lakes is over $200k per year making it one of the wealthiest communities in New Jersey. The majority of residents are married couples with children under 18 years old.
Franklin Lakes experiences four distinct seasons with warm summers and cold winters. The average temperature during summer months is around 80°F while winter months see an average temperature range between 20°F-40°F.
Franklin Lakes has an excellent school system that includes two elementary schools (Colonial Road School and High Mountain Road School), one middle school (Franklin Avenue Middle School), and one high school (Ramapo High School). The local property tax rate is 1.53%, which is slightly higher than the national average.
Franklin Lakes offers plenty of outdoor activities such as hiking at High Mountain Park Preserve or enjoying a picnic at Nash Park. The town also has several country clubs including Indian Trail Club and Shadow Lake Club where you can enjoy golfing or swimming.
As of August 2021, the average single home value in Franklin Lakes is around $1.3 million with an average square footage of around 4k sqft. The average building age ranges from mid-century modern designs built in the '60s up until newly constructed properties built within the last year.