New Jersey relocation guide
Moving to Franklin Township, NJ
About Franklin Township
Franklin Township is a large township in southeastern Somerset County (postal addresses Somerset, Franklin Park) stretching from the Raritan River to the Princeton border. Housing is varied: established post-war subdivisions, newer single-family developments, townhome communities, and apartments along the Route 27 and Easton Avenue corridors. It is one of the county's more affordable entry points with strong park and trail access.
Home prices in Franklin Township
Home prices in Franklin Township vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Franklin Township
- Colonial Park — 685-acre Somerset County flagship park with the Rudolf W. van der Goot Rose Garden, arboretum, paddle boats, and the 18-hole Spooky Brook golf course.
- Six Mile Run Reservoir Site — 3,000-acre state park (Franklin/Somerset sections) with premier mountain-biking and hiking trails.
- Delaware & Raritan Canal State Park — towpath along the canal and the Millstone River.
- The Van Wickle House — 1722 Dutch colonial house in Franklin (Revolutionary War history).
- Middlebush Park and the township's recreation complexes.
- Rutgers Gardens — 180-acre botanical gardens just across the township line in North Brunswick.
- Route 27 corridor — diverse dining and shopping.
- Nearby: downtown New Brunswick's theaters and dining (~15 minutes).
Commuting from Franklin Township
- No in-town NJ Transit rail station. Nearest options: New Brunswick (Northeast Corridor, ~15–20 minutes by car) or Bound Brook (Raritan Valley Line, ~10–15 minutes).
- Northeast Corridor trains from New Brunswick reach NY Penn in roughly 45–60 minutes (approximate); Raritan Valley Line from Bound Brook offers select one-seat rides to NY Penn (per the NJ Transit RVL timetable, effective June 2026, read September 24, 2026).
- NJ Transit buses run along Route 27 toward New Brunswick and Newark.
- Approximate drive to Midtown Manhattan: ~55–70 minutes (approximate; longer with traffic).
Schools in Franklin Township
Public schools: Franklin Township 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 Township FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Franklin Township, NJ?
Home prices in Franklin Township vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from Franklin Township, NJ?
No in-town NJ Transit rail station. Nearest options: New Brunswick (Northeast Corridor, ~15–20 minutes by car) or Bound Brook (Raritan Valley Line, ~10–15 minutes). - Which school district serves Franklin Township, NJ?
Franklin Township is served by Franklin Township Public Schools. 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.