At a Glance
Median Income
$152,007
$75,045 per capita
Home Value
$557,800
Zillow: $701,486
Median Rent
$2,469/mo
22.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
183/100K
1,959/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
65.3%
93.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
3.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.2%
7.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Franconia Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Franconia's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Franconia a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Franconia residents earn a median household income of $152,007 , which is 102% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $75,045. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,382 business establishments, including 396 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Franconia is $557,800 , 98% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $701,486. Median rent is $2,469/month, with 22.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1988.
Safety & Crime
Franconia reports 183 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 52% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,959/100K.
Education
65.3% of adults in Franconia hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(94% above the national average).
93.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Franconia has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population18,141
Median Age40.7 yrs
Density5,213/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$152,007
Per Capita$75,045
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty3.1%
County GDP$18,000M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,760
Housing
A+
Home Value$557,800
Rent$2,469
Ownership77.2%
Zillow$701,486
Housing Units7,676
Rent Burden22.7%
Crime
F
Violent183/100K
Property1,959/100K
Health
Obesity24.2%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking7.4%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death4,702/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain41.8 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation243 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+65.3%
High School+93.8%
Graduate+32.2%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 20% / D 78%
Commute31 min
Broadband98.3%
Internet Speed152 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Franconia was built in 1988.
34.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 152 Mbps.
There are 396 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
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