Franklin, NJ town hall & government
Franklin spent $9.2 million in the year to December 31, 2023, about $1,865 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach Franklin's government.
Who runs Franklin
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 If a name is out of date, tell us: when two neighbors agree, it's hidden until the records catch up.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's money goes
Where the money comes from
- Property taxes 45%
- Interest, fines & other 26%
- Fees & charges 12%
- Utility sales 10%
- From the state 5%
- From other local governments 1%
Who works for Franklin
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2022. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate.
Wallkill Valley Regional School District
Franklin's high school district, shared with Hamburg, Hardyston and Ogdensburg. 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 63%
- State 34%
- Federal 4%
Of the $27,691 per pupil, $17,099 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: Franklin Borough School District ($26,852 per pupil).
Which schools Franklin kids attend, test scores and graduation rate →
What homeowners in Franklin 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's government
Who represents Franklin
Franklin is represented in Congress by Senators Cory A. Booker and Andy Kim and Representative Josh Gottheimer. 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.