Franklin Lakes, NJ town hall & government
Franklin Lakes spent $13 million in the year to December 31, 2022, about $1,161 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach Franklin Lakes's government.
Who runs Franklin Lakes
From public records (Open States and Wikidata), which can lag behind an election. If a name is out of date, tell us: when two neighbors agree, it's hidden until the records catch up.
Where Franklin Lakes's money goes
Where the money comes from
- Property taxes 82%
- From the state 7%
- Interest, fines & other 5%
- Other taxes & licenses 3%
- Fees & charges 2%
- Sales taxes 1%
Franklin Lakes didn't report all of its 2022 figures to the Census Bureau, so most of these numbers are the Bureau's estimates.
Who works for Franklin Lakes
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2022. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate.
Ramapo-Indian Hill Regional School District
Franklin Lakes's high school district, shared with Oakland and Wyckoff. It is its own government, with a budget separate from the town's.
Where the district's money comes from New Jersey districts overall: 48% local, 46% state, 6% federal
- Local 79%
- State 20%
- Federal 2%
Of the $35,164 per pupil, $19,354 goes to classroom instruction (teachers, aides, supplies); the rest to support services such as buses, buildings, counselors and administration. Building projects and debt payments aren't in the per-pupil figure.
Also serving Franklin Lakes: Franklin Lakes Borough School District ($36,726 per pupil).
Which schools Franklin Lakes kids attend, test scores and graduation rate →
What homeowners in Franklin Lakes pay
The median yearly bill homeowners report, covering every local property tax on the home (town, schools, county). The effective rate is that bill divided by the median home value, so it's a rough guide, not the official tax rate.
Contact Franklin Lakes's government
Who represents Franklin Lakes
Franklin Lakes is represented in Congress by Senators Cory A. Booker and Andy Kim and Representative Nellie Pou. Mikie Sherrill is governor.
Budget: U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments: Finance (every city and town government's revenue, spending and debt, grouped into plain categories). Property tax: Census American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.