Contingent
East Franklin
Franklin
About the neighborhood
East Franklin offers a peaceful neighborhood with a relaxed atmosphere and a variety of housing options including single detached homes, duplexes, and lofts. Neighborhood shops and cafes provide convenient dining and shopping experiences close by. The community has a reasonable network of bicycle routes, making cycling a convenient transportation choice. Easy access to supermarkets ensures daily essentials are always within reach. Education options include nearby primary schools, contributing to a well-rounded area. Quiet streets create a calm setting, while nearby parks in adjacent communities offer ample green space for outdoor activities. East Franklin combines comfort and convenience in a tranquil environment.
Highlights
This area is great forDaycares
This area is great forGroceries
This area is great forQuiet
Characteristics
Transportation
People who want to reside in a compact community will welcome the rather pedestrian-friendly character of this part of the township; running common errands is easy without a vehicle, and numerous businesses are moderately close by. The bicycle is a fairly good mode of transportation in East Franklin. East Franklin is reasonably car friendly. Parking is generally easy, and many houses for sale are a rather short drive from the nearest highway. In contrast, residents using public transit may experience few choices in this part of Franklin due to the low service level. Thankfully, the community is linked by approximately 10 bus lines.
Services
It is usually practical for property owners in East Franklin to purchase groceries without needing to get in a car. Likewise, this part of Franklin is a good place in which to eat out, and residents can enjoy a few cafes as well. House buyers benefit from a fair number of nearby clothing stores. In terms of education, primary schools are very easy to get to without the use of a car from any location in East Franklin. On the other hand, high schools are not especially abundant and accordingly may require an extended trip to get to.
Character
East Franklin is a "jack-of-all-trades" when it comes to the feel of this community. East Franklin is very quiet overall, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamor. On the other hand, green spaces, like Naaman Williams Park and Buccleuch Park, are very well-spread out and there are approximately 10 of them nearby for residents to discover, resulting in them being easy to access from numerous locations in the community. Lastly, although the ambience is not the liveliest in this community with its a few bars, there are options for nighttime activities.
Car friendly6.6
Good access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a low chance of parking problems
Cycling friendly6.0
Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling
Pedestrian friendly7.0
Most day-to-day needs are within walking distance
Transit friendly4.8
Transit is available for most trips
Restaurants7.8
Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Groceries8.8
Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk
Shopping5.8
Variety of shops within a short drive
Cafes4.8
Variety of cafés within a short drive
Quiet8.6
Very few sources of noise nearby
Nightlife5.8
Variety of bars within a short drive
Vibrant3.2
Calm atmosphere most of the day
Neighborhood Demographics
Median Household Income
- Median Per Capita Income
- $28,511
- Median Household Income
- $86,281
Housing Type
- 50.2% SINGLE DETACHED
- 7.6% SEMI DETACHED
- 26.0% MULTIPLEX (2-4 UNITS)
- 10.6% APARTMENT (5-19 UNITS)
- 5.7% APARTMENT (20+ UNITS)
- 0.0% MOBILE
- Single detached
- 50.2%
- Semi detached
- 7.6%
- Multiplex (2-4 units)
- 26.0%
- Apartment (5-19 units)
- 10.6%
- Apartment (20+ units)
- 5.7%
- Mobile
- 0.0%
Population Age
- Median Age
- 30.8%
- 0 to 4
- 6.0%
- 5 to 9
- 5.6%
- 10 to 14
- 10.1%
- 15 to 19
- 9.9%
- 20 to 24
- 10.0%
- 25 to 29
- 6.8%
- 30 to 34
- 7.0%
- 35 to 39
- 4.2%
- 40 to 44
- 11.5%
- 45 to 49
- 4.7%
- 50 to 54
- 5.8%
- 55 to 59
- 4.5%
- 60 to 64
- 7.1%
- 65 to 69
- 3.0%
- 70 to 74
- 1.6%
- 75 to 79
- 0.5%
- 80 to 84
- 0.7%
- 85 and over
- 1.0%
Education Level
- 13.4% DID NOT GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL
- 33.6% HIGH SCHOOL
- 22.7% SOME COLLEGE, NO DEGREE
- 5.8% DEGREE, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA BELOW BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 16.9% BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 5.9% MASTER'S DEGREE
- 0.6% PROFESSIONAL DEGREE
- 1.3% PHD
- Did not graduate high school
- 13.4%
- High School
- 33.6%
- Some college, no degree
- 22.7%
- Degree, certificate, or diploma below bachelor's degree
- 5.8%
- Bachelor's degree
- 16.9%
- Master's degree
- 5.9%
- Professional degree
- 0.6%
- PhD
- 1.3%
Commute Mode
- 1.6% FOOT
- 0.0% BIKE
- 2.4% TRANSIT
- 79.2% DRIVE
- 9.9% OTHER
- Foot
- 1.6%
- Bike
- 0.0%
- Transit
- 2.4%
- Drive
- 79.2%
- Other
- 9.9%
- None
- 6.8%
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Contingent
796 HAMILTON STSOMERSET, NJ 08873
4
2
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MLS® #: 2701041R
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Contingent
796 HAMILTON STSOMERSET, NJ 08873
4
2
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2
3
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MLS® #: 4057099
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Contingent
New Listing
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1,440 SQ FT
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MLS® #: 4055764
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Contingent
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1
988 SQ FT
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MLS® #: 2616043R
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