Franklin SquareNew York
Franklin Square is a hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) within the Town of Hempstead in Nassau County, on Long Island, in New York, United States. The population was 30,903 at the time of the 2020 census..
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About Franklin Square
Franklin Square is a small unincorporated community in southeastern New York.
Officially, Franklin Square is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 2.88 square miles.
What Makes Franklin Square Unique
- The only place in America named Franklin Square — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
- Positioned in southeastern New York, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 2 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Franklin Square
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Franklin Square
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Franklin Square
- H FRANK CAREY HIGH SCHOOL
- JOHN STREET SCHOOL
- POLK STREET SCHOOL
- VALLEY STREAM NORTH HIGH SCHOOL
- WASHINGTON STREET SCHOOL
- WILLOW ROAD SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.