New York metro, NY-NJ relocation guide
Moving to Franklin Borough, NJ
About Franklin Borough
Franklin Borough is a historic zinc-mining town in eastern Sussex County, famously the "Fluorescent Mineral Capital of the World" — its old mines yielded glowing minerals found almost nowhere else on earth. Today it is a compact borough along Route 23 with affordable housing (among the county's lowest median listing prices), a walkable Main Street and the Franklin Mineral Museum as its signature attraction.
Home prices in Franklin Borough
The median listing price in Franklin Borough is $425,000.
Top places in Franklin Borough
- Franklin Mineral Museum — fluorescent minerals and the old zinc mine (the borough's claim as "Fluorescent Mineral Capital of the World").
- Historic zinc-mining heritage — Franklin's mines produced unique glowing minerals (shown fluorescing in the Commons photos below).
- Main Street / Franklin borough hall (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Route 23 commercial corridor — shopping and dining.
- Nearby Hamburg and the Wallkill River.
- Easy access to Sparta and Newton for dining and services.
Commuting from Franklin Borough
- Lakeland Bus Lines' Sussex County commuter service (Route 80, rush hours, peak direction) runs to the Port Authority Bus Terminal from nearby Sparta and Newton (per Wikipedia's Lakeland Bus Lines page, read September 24, 2026); Franklin commuters typically drive to the Sparta stop.
- Approximate drive to Midtown Manhattan: ~1h20–1h40 (about 60 miles via NJ 23/I-80; longer with traffic). No passenger rail in the borough.
Schools in Franklin Borough
Public schools: Franklin Borough School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Franklin Borough FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Franklin Borough, NJ?
The median listing price in Franklin Borough is $425,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Franklin Borough, NJ?
Lakeland Bus Lines' Sussex County commuter service (Route 80, rush hours, peak direction) runs to the Port Authority Bus Terminal from nearby Sparta and Newton (per Wikipedia's Lakeland Bus Lines page, read September 24, 2026); Franklin commuters typically drive to the Sparta stop. - Which school district serves Franklin Borough, NJ?
Franklin Borough is served by Franklin Borough School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the New Jersey Department of Education.