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It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 10 Franklin neighborhoods we score (average 87/100), 10 are comfortable to walk around with normal awareness. Green means comfortable on foot; red means we would not walk it casually.
What makes up this score?City average
87
Go
Neighborhoods scored
10
10 comfortable to walk
Score mix
- Go: 10
- Go, stay aware: 0
- Caution: 0
- No-go after dark: 0
Top 10 safest neighborhoods in Franklin
- 1ZarephathFranklinZarephath is an unincorporated community situated along the Millstone River and the Delaware and Raritan Canal in Somerset County. Dominated by…91Go
- 2Blackwells MillsFranklinBlackwells Mills is a quiet, historic community located along the Millstone River within Franklin Township, Somerset County. Surrounded by preserved…90Go
- 3Sixmile RunFranklinSixmile Run is a tranquil neighborhood within Somerset County defined by scenic historic farmlands, modern residential subdivisions, and the…89Go
- 4MiddlebushFranklinMiddlebush is a picturesque, historic community centered around Amwell Road in Franklin Township, Somerset County. It features a blend of…88Go
- 5MettlerFranklinMettler is a leafy, residential enclave in Somerset County bordering Colonial Park and rural stretches of central New Jersey. It features spacious…88Go
- 6VoorheesFranklinVoorhees is an unincorporated suburban community within Franklin Township, Somerset County, characterized by quiet residential cul-de-sacs, townhouse…86Go
- 7ClydeFranklinClyde is an unincorporated residential and semi-rural enclave located within Franklin Township in Somerset County. Characterized by spacious…84Go
- 8Somerset (Franklin)FranklinSomerset is a large suburban section of Franklin Township that borders New Brunswick and the Raritan River. It features a blend of established…84Go
- 9Sunset Hill GardenFranklinSunset Hill Garden is a residential neighborhood in Franklin, New Jersey, characterized by modest single-family homes, rolling topography, and quiet…84Go
- 10Franklin (NJ)FranklinFamous as the 'Fluorescent Mineral Capital of the World,' Franklin is a quiet Sussex County community set amidst rolling hills and historic zinc…81Go
Best things to do in Franklin
- Explore the world-famous fluorescent zinc ore exhibits and mine replica at the Franklin Mineral Museum
- Take a walk, fish, or picnic around the scenic grounds at Franklin Pond Recreation Area
- Search for rare minerals in the outdoor collecting dumps at local historic mine sites
- Explore the historic Middlebush Village Historic District and see the 19th-century Reformed Church
- Walk or picnic along the trails at nearby Colonial Park along the Millstone River
- Pick fresh seasonal produce and enjoy baked goods at nearby local farm markets
- Walk or jog through the scenic suburban trails and open spaces nearby at Colonial Park
- Visit local farm stands and pick fresh seasonal produce across Franklin Township's agricultural belts
Getting around Franklin
Transit
- Public transit is virtually nonexistent in Zarephath proper. The nearest NJ Transit commuter rail stations are located several miles away in Bound Brook (Raritan Valley Line) and New Brunswick (Northeast Corridor).
- Public transit is virtually nonexistent directly within Blackwells Mills. The nearest NJ Transit commuter rail stations are in New Brunswick or Jersey Avenue along the Northeast Corridor line, roughly 7 to 9 miles northeast.
- Public transportation is minimal; NJ Transit operates limited local bus service along Route 27, while the nearest commuter rail access is the Jersey Avenue and New Brunswick NJ Transit stations approximately 6 to 8 miles away.
Biking & trails
- While roads lack dedicated on-street bike lanes, the community directly abuts the multi-use D&R Canal State Park Towpath, which provides miles of continuous off-road cycling. Bike-share programs are not available.
- While there are no municipal bike-share stations, the area is directly connected to the continuous gravel D&R Canal Towpath and the Six Mile Run mountain biking trail network.
Parking
- Parking is abundant and hassle-free, with large free surface parking lots at institutional campuses and ample open space along regional roadways.
- Free public parking is readily available at designated D&R Canal State Park access points and trailheads off Blackwells Mills Road and Canal Road.
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All Franklin neighborhoods by safety score
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- ZarephathFranklinZarephath is an unincorporated community situated along the Millstone River and the Delaware and Raritan Canal in Somerset County. Dominated by…91Go
- Blackwells MillsFranklinBlackwells Mills is a quiet, historic community located along the Millstone River within Franklin Township, Somerset County. Surrounded by preserved…90Go
- Sixmile RunFranklinSixmile Run is a tranquil neighborhood within Somerset County defined by scenic historic farmlands, modern residential subdivisions, and the…89Go
- MettlerFranklinMettler is a leafy, residential enclave in Somerset County bordering Colonial Park and rural stretches of central New Jersey. It features spacious…88Go
- MiddlebushFranklinMiddlebush is a picturesque, historic community centered around Amwell Road in Franklin Township, Somerset County. It features a blend of…88Go
- VoorheesFranklinVoorhees is an unincorporated suburban community within Franklin Township, Somerset County, characterized by quiet residential cul-de-sacs, townhouse…86Go
- ClydeFranklinClyde is an unincorporated residential and semi-rural enclave located within Franklin Township in Somerset County. Characterized by spacious…84Go
- Somerset (Franklin)FranklinSomerset is a large suburban section of Franklin Township that borders New Brunswick and the Raritan River. It features a blend of established…84Go
- Sunset Hill GardenFranklinSunset Hill Garden is a residential neighborhood in Franklin, New Jersey, characterized by modest single-family homes, rolling topography, and quiet…84Go
- Franklin (NJ)FranklinFamous as the 'Fluorescent Mineral Capital of the World,' Franklin is a quiet Sussex County community set amidst rolling hills and historic zinc…81Go
Franklin safety questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Franklin?
Zarephath scores highest at 91/100, followed by Blackwells Mills (90) and Sixmile Run (89).
Is Franklin safe to walk at night?
In the 10 green-rated areas, generally yes with normal awareness. None of the areas we score are rated orange or red.
Which Franklin areas should visitors be careful in?
No area in our list falls below the yellow band.
How does VibeLoco score Franklin neighborhoods?
Each score blends recent reported crime and local news with Census data on income, poverty and housing, refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately.