Franklin, New Jersey

About Franklin

Franklin, NJ is a close-knit town located in northern New Jersey counting 5,059 people who proudly call it home.

Franklin holds the status of a borough — a form of municipal government most common in the Northeast. The community covers 4.36 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,160 residents per square mile.

📰 Franklin News Today

• E-bike rider dies after collision with vehicle in Somerset County WRNJ Radio · Aug 18
• E-Bike Rider Killed In Crash With Car In Franklin Township Patch · Aug 17
• E Bike Rider Killed In Crash On Route 27 In Franklin Township News12 | New Jersey · Aug 17
• E-Bike Rider Dies Following Crash on Route 27 in Franklin Township TAPinto · Aug 17
• Police investigating fatal e-bike crash on N.J. highway nj.com · Aug 17

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Franklin Unique

• One of 30 places in the US named Franklin — but the New Jersey one has a character all its own.
• Positioned in northern New Jersey, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of New Jersey — one of 700 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 5,059.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Franklin

• Starbucks — coffee shop (café)
• Homestead Rest — american
• Tony's Restaurant & Pub

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Franklin Heritage Museum · Museum
• Franklin Mineral Museum Inc · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏫 Schools in Franklin

• Franklin Borough School
• Hardyston Township Elementary School
• Sussex County Technology Charter School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Franklin

🏘️ Nearby Communities