$667,417Average Value$274Average Price per Sq Ft26Homes For Sale
Industrial-focused neighborhood in north Franklin Township
Franklin Center is an industrial neighborhood in Franklin Township that also offers suburbs and condo communities. The center of this area holds warehouses and offices for companies like Nissan, Ferrero and Amazon, which make up the majority of the neighborhood. Homes and condos sit on the outskirts of Franklin Center, along with some retail space, providing residents quick access to essentials. “I've been here my whole life; we’ve only moved a few miles in every direction because of how much we like it here,” says Mark Heflin, a sales associate with RE/MAX Preferred Professionals, and a Franklin Township local who’s been selling homes here for over 40 years.
This neighborhood balances industry and residential living, with businesses at its center and housing developments on its perimeter.
Franklin Center’s mix of local restaurants and nearby shopping centers makes it easy to find dining and essentials.
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Early-1900s colonials, late-1900s ranch-style homes
The north end of Franklin Center features colonials and Cape Cods from the early- to mid-1900s with modestly sized front and backyards. In the south end, there are ranch-style homes and colonial revivals from the late-1900s with similar lot sizes. Homes here tend to stay on the market for about a month and typically sell for $400,000 to $800,000. “There’s not a ton of new construction going on, but there are newer condos and townhomes,” says Heflin. Two- to three-bedroom condos and townhouses, found in communities like Somerset Run, range from $400,000 to $600,000.
Franklin Center’s suburban homes and condos provide a quiet escape from its busy industrial core.
On the south end, homebuyers will find late-1900s ranch-style houses and colonial revivals with similar lot sizes.
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Extracurriculars at Franklin High School
Students may start at Elizabeth Avenue School, which receives a B from Niche, before going to Franklin Middle School’s Sampson G. Smith Campus, which gets a B-minus. Franklin High School earns a B-plus and offers over 50 extracurricular clubs.
Franklin Middle School has an amazingly dedicated staff.
Franklin High School serves many students in Franklin Township.
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Commuting on I-287, using DASH buses, New Brunswick Train Station
Because of its suburban layout, Franklin Center is car-dependent. Commuters can take Interstate 287, which connects to Interstate 95 for a direct route to Manhattan. There are several DASH bus stations throughout the community that run to the New Brunswick Train Station. The station in New Brunswick offers daily service to Penn Station in Manhattan. Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital is 4 miles north. Newark Liberty International, the closest airport, is 22 miles north. Franklin Center also offers a range of houses of worship, including the Ukrainian Orthodox Church, Jain Center of New Jersey, St. Thomas Syro-Malabar Catholic Forane Church and Masjid-e-Ali.
Sports facilities and trails at Colonial Park
Just south of the neighborhood, Colonial Park is a massive 685-acre green space with sports facilities, playgrounds, trails, a fenced dog park, a miniature golf course and paddle boating in Spooky Brook Pond. Colonial Park also has a botanical garden with over 300 varieties of roses. Spooky Brook Public Golf Course offers an 18-hole course with a pro shop and a clubhouse. Franklin Center also sits along Raritan River, which provides fishing and kayaking opportunities.
Spooky Brook is known for its friendly atmosphere and affordable rates.
Just south of Franklin Center, Colonial Park spans 685 acres, offering sports facilities, playgrounds, and scenic trails.
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ShopRite, popular local restaurants
There’s a ShopRite on Elizabeth Avenue for groceries. In the north end, Uncle Tanks Kitchen and Bar serves American favorites. Other popular local spots around the area include Habeebs Grill and Creperie for Mediterranean dishes and Lubrano's Pizzeria, which has been serving pies since 2006. More shops and dining spots are available at the Marketplace At Manville, located 3 miles west.
Known for its classic New York-style pizza, Somerset Pizza & Restaurant is a go-to for Franklin Center residents.
Residents of Franklin Center can shop for groceries at the convenient ShopRite on Elizabeth Avenue.
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Franklin Day Fest in Colonial Park
The town’s largest event, its Franklin Day Festival, is held in September at Colonial Park and features live music, food vendors and family-friendly activities. There’s also the "Not Quite Wine & Cheese" Art Opening, which celebrates work from local artists.
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Parks in this Area
Colonial Park
Spooky Brook Public Golf Course
Nassau Park
Transit
Airport
Trenton Mercer
52 min drive
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Franklin Center, Franklin Township sell after 30 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Franklin Center, Franklin Township over the last 12 months is $591,681, up 3% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Interested in learning more about homes in this area?
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
7,475
Median Age
52
Population under 18
16.6%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
35%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$131,697
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$158,817
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95.5%
College Graduates
58.9%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
28.1%
% Population in Labor Force
46.8%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
49''
Average Winter Low Temperature
23°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
3''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
37/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
43/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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