New Jersey relocation guide
Moving to Franklin Lakes, NJ
$2,565,000Median listing price
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About Franklin Lakes
Franklin Lakes is a lake-dotted borough in northwestern Bergen County built around its namesake lakes and the 120-acre G. Thomas Donch Nature Preserve. The housing stock runs from lakefront estates to newer luxury subdivisions, and the borough retains a quiet, wooded character with no true downtown — daily retail clusters around shopping centers like Urban Farms.
Home prices in Franklin Lakes
The median listing price in Franklin Lakes is $2,565,000.
Top places in Franklin Lakes
- G. Thomas Donch Nature Preserve (Franklin Lakes Nature Preserve) — 120-acre preserve with lake, trails, fishing, and birdwatching (shown in the Commons photos below).
- High Mountain Park — hiking with views from High Mountain (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Lorrimer Sanctuary — nature sanctuary with trails and a gift shop.
- Parson Pond Park — ballfields, tennis, basketball, and ponds.
- Indian Trail Club — private lakefront club (swimming, tennis, dining); a long-standing local institution.
- Urban Farms Shopping Center — the borough's main retail/dining cluster.
- Franklin Lakes Farmers Market — seasonal community market (per local guides).
Commuting from Franklin Lakes
- No train station in Franklin Lakes.
- Nearest NJ Transit rail: Ramsey Route 17 station, about a 10–12 minute drive, per a commute guide read September 24, 2026. Ramsey Route 17 serves the Main/Bergen County Line; trips to NY Penn Station generally require a transfer at Secaucus Junction, with typical morning trips of about 50–60 minutes to Penn Station.
- Bus: NJ Transit route 752 and ShortLine coach service operate in the area.
- Driving to Midtown Manhattan is typically roughly 40–55 minutes off-peak, longer with traffic (approximate).
Schools in Franklin Lakes
Public schools: Franklin Lakes Public Schools. 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 Lakes FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Franklin Lakes, NJ?
The median listing price in Franklin Lakes is $2,565,000. Qualified - How is the commute from Franklin Lakes, NJ?
No train station in Franklin Lakes. - Which school district serves Franklin Lakes, NJ?
Franklin Lakes is served by Franklin Lakes Public Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
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Official town resources. School report cards via the New Jersey Department of Education.