Franklin Park is a medium-sized borough located in the state of Pennsylvania. With a population of 15,165 people and three associated neighborhoods, Franklin Park is the 58th largest community in Pennsylvania.
Franklin Park real estate is some of the most expensive in Pennsylvania, although Franklin Park house values don't compare to the most expensive real estate in the U.S.
Also of interest is that Franklin Park has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.
Telecommuters are a relatively large percentage of the workforce: 19.01% of people work from home. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce it is high relative to the nation. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.
In addition, Franklin Park is home to many people who could be described as "urban sophisticates". Urban sophisticates are people who are both educated and wealthy, and thus tend to be older, richer, and more established than young professionals. "Urban sophisticates" is not just about being educated and well-off financially: it is a point of view and state of mind, one that you might call 'urbaneness'. But such people can and do regularly live in small towns, suburbs and rural areas, as well as in big cities. They read, support the arts and high-end shops, and love travel.
Franklin Park is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The borough’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Franklin Park’s overall crime rate ranks among the lowest in the country, making it one of the safest places to raise a family.
If knowledge is power, Franklin Park is a pretty powerful place. 72.98% of the adults in Franklin Park have earned a 4-year college degree, masters degree, MD, law degree, or even PhD. Compare that to the national average of 21.84% for all cities and towns.
The per capita income in Franklin Park in 2022 was $72,508, which is wealthy relative to Pennsylvania and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $290,032 for a family of four.
Franklin Park is a very ethnically-diverse borough. The people who call Franklin Park home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Franklin Park residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Franklin Park include German, Irish, Italian, English, and Polish.
The most common language spoken in Franklin Park is English. Other important languages spoken here include Chinese and Langs. of India.