Franklin CDP (Merced County), CA

Full City Profile · California · Merced County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
7,487 Population 3,688/sq mi density
$56,274 Median Income $20,556 per capita
$285,700 Home Value $393,170 Zillow
$1,450 Median Rent 32.0% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$56,274 median income, 8.2% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$285,700 home value, $1,450/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Franklin CDP (Merced County), CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$56,274
25% below
$20,556 per capita
Home Value
$285,700
1% above
Zillow: $393,170
Median Rent
$1,450/mo
25% above
32.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.8%
68% below
70.0% high school+
Unemployment
8.2%
128% above
17.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.1%
6% below
12.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F

How Franklin CDP (Merced County) Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Franklin CDP (Merced County)'s value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
75%
Home Value
101%
Rent
125%
Poverty
140%
Bachelor's
32%
Unemployment
228%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Franklin CDP (Merced County) a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Franklin CDP (Merced County) residents earn a median household income of $56,274 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,556. The unemployment rate stands at 8.2% (128% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,584 business establishments, including 403 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Franklin CDP (Merced County) is $285,700 , 1% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $393,170. Median rent is $1,450/month, with 32.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.

Education

10.8% of adults in Franklin CDP (Merced County) hold a bachelor's degree or higher (68% below the national average). 70.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Franklin CDP (Merced County) has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.8 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 52.

Data Overview

People

Population7,487
Median Age34.2 yrs
Density3,688/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born25.1%
Veterans4.1%

Economy

C+
Median Income$56,274
Per Capita$20,556
Unemployment8.2%
Poverty17.3%
County GDP$13,282M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,057

Housing

B+
Home Value$285,700
Rent$1,450
Ownership78.3%
Zillow$393,170
Housing Units2,232
Rent Burden32.0%

Health

Obesity30.1%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking12.6%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death8,849/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Rain11.8 in/yr
AQI52 (Moderate)
Elevation160 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.8%
High School+70.0%
Graduate+1.7%
School Score4.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 47%
Commute22 min
Broadband80.9%
Internet Speed78 Mbps
EV Stations15
Libraries13

Did You Know?

The median home in Franklin CDP (Merced County) was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Merced Yosemite Regional (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
16.7% of the population has a disability.
25.1% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 403 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 62 fatal vehicle crashes.