"The results of a new study are out this week saying that New Jersey is one of the most livable states in the country. The study has a margin of error of 100 percent." --Conan O'Brien
Originally called Six Mile Run, Franklin Park comprises a small area of Franklin Township in New Jersey, roughly two and a half square miles, and is in what is known as the Skylands Region of the state, at least as far as county lines and New Jersey tourism is concerned (yes, people actually want to go there. On purpose.). According to the 2010 census, there are over 13,000 people living there so it's fairly packed in. New Jersey, and specifically Franklin Township's relative proximity to New York City, one of the biggest and greatest cities in the world puts it at an almost instantaneous younger sibling-like disadvantage, but while shows like The Jersey Shore show some of the worst Jersey has to offer, and there is a faint, unpleasant odor from the state when you drive through it, there are beautiful areas that don't gain the same amount of positive attention and perhaps the denizens of New Jersey like it that way.
If you're planning on looking for apartment homes in Franklin Park, you'll want to move quick! Apartment rentals are a hot commodity here
"The results of a new study are out this week saying that New Jersey is one of the most livable states in the country. The study has a margin of error of 100 percent." --Conan O'Brien
Originally called Six Mile Run, Franklin Park comprises a small area of Franklin Township in New Jersey, roughly two and a half square miles, and is in what is known as the Skylands Region of the state, at least as far as county lines and New Jersey tourism is concerned (yes, people actually want to go there. On purpose.). According to the 2010 census, there are over 13,000 people living there so it's fairly packed in. New Jersey, and specifically Franklin Township's relative proximity to New York City, one of the biggest and greatest cities in the world puts it at an almost instantaneous younger sibling-like disadvantage, but while shows like The Jersey Shore show some of the worst Jersey has to offer, and there is a faint, unpleasant odor from the state when you drive through it, there are beautiful areas that don't gain the same amount of positive attention and perhaps the denizens of New Jersey like it that way.
Moving to Franklin Park
If you're planning on looking for apartment homes in Franklin Park, you'll want to move quick! Apartment rentals are a hot commodity here. Our best advice? Come prepared to apply for a lease. Gather bank statements, tax returns, copies of your IDs, and pay stubs. You'll want to be ready to put down a deposit, too, which is usually two times the monthly rent! Start pinching your pennies for property rentals now!
Also, make sure you plan your housing search for the spring, summer or fall if possible. The winters in New Jersey can be brutal, and unless you want to be hunting for property rentals in the snow, you'll want to look during warmer months. If you have to search during the winter, make sure you bring a parka!
Neighborhoods in Franklin Park
Franklin Park is a small town, but Franklin Township has tons of neighborhoods in it. If you want to know more about what areas you should consider when moving to town and looking for places to rent, check out the helpful list below.
Western Franklin Park: The western part of this town is the scenic, more natural side. The area is adjacent to the beautiful Millstone River. It also has lots of preserved farmland on it. Live here if you feel like a slice of country living in the heart of New Jersey.
Eastern Franklin Park: This part of town is also scenic (though less so), next to Farmington Lake. Eastern Franklin Park is filled with suburban houses as well as businesses and restaurants, so it's a convenient place to live if you don't want to have to travel far when you leave your house.
Living in Franklin Park
Franklin Park is a small town and feels like a suburb in lots of ways. First of all, Franklin Park isn't very walkable, according to WalkScore (which gave it a rating of 45). However, it is drivable! The town is also only 50 minutes by car to New York City and 20 minutes to Princeton. This means that students with cars or access to transportation can live here and get into and out of town quite quickly, even if they can't walk! If you choose to live in Franklin Park, though, you'll have to weigh the convenience of not living on campus, or closer to the City for that matter, against how much it's going to cost to live in Franklin Park. There is public transportation, but it takes anywhere from two and a quarter hours to three hours to get to Princeton and two to three hours to get to New York City.
Franklin Park has been served by a volunteer fire department since 1936. In 1946, the first firehouse the Franklin Park Fire Department occupied burned down due to an oil stove fire. Throughout the town's history, there have been a number of fires that have burned down historic buildings. Moral of the story? NO SMOKING OR COOKING. Don't even dress too sexily...you don't want to burn the whole place down.
If you're into eating, Franklin Park is a great place to do it. Along Highway 27 through town there's a slew of excellent restaurants, including Sansone Brothers Pizza, Udipi Cafe Restaurant, and Think Grill. If you're more into drinking than eating, this is a great place to do that, too. Just minutes away is the beloved North Brunswick Pub and Grill, and there's also an excellent wine shop in town, called Glendale Liquors. Want to leave town for an exciting time? Princeton has a myriad of entertainment options, like the historic, esteemed pub and grill called Winberie's.
