At a Glance
Median Income
$83,480
$35,183 per capita
Home Value
$75,300
Zillow: $92,554
Median Rent
$731/mo
34.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,029/100K
5,349/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
36.0%
87.1% high school+
Unemployment
14.4%
15.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.6%
14.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
304 sunny days/yr
How Franklin Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Franklin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Franklin a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Franklin residents earn a median household income of $83,480 , which is 11% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,183. The unemployment rate stands at 14.4% (300% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 310 business establishments, including 24 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Franklin is $75,300 , 73% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $92,554. Median rent is $731/month, with 34.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.
Safety & Crime
Franklin reports 1,029 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 171% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,349/100K.
Education
36.0% of adults in Franklin hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(7% above the national average).
87.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Franklin has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population899
Median Age47.9 yrs
Density60/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans21.1%
Economy
C+
Median Income$83,480
Per Capita$35,183
Unemployment14.4%
Poverty15.9%
County GDP$765M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,095
Housing
A+
Home Value$75,300
Rent$731
Ownership84.7%
Zillow$92,554
Housing Units434
Rent Burden34.2%
Crime
F
Violent1,029/100K
Property5,349/100K
Health
Obesity45.6%
Diabetes15.5%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death15,397/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain54.0 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation386 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+36.0%
High School+87.1%
Graduate+32.5%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 22% / D 78%
Commute21 min
Broadband88.2%
Internet Speed109 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Franklin was built in 1992.
30.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Auburn University Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.485 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 109 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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