Franklin, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Heard County County

1.7 /5.0
D Poor
968 Population 301/sq mi density
$26,667 Median Income $22,721 per capita
$353,100 Home Value $250,258 Zillow
$537 Median Rent 25.9% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature
103 Violent Crime/100K 931 property/100K
D
Overall
1.7 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$26,667 median income, 0.3% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$353,100 home value, $537/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
103 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Franklin, GA

At a Glance

Median Income
$26,667
65% below
$22,721 per capita
Home Value
$353,100
25% above
Zillow: $250,258
Median Rent
$537/mo
54% below
25.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
103/100K
73% below
931/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.9%
59% below
76.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.3%
92% below
21.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.0%
18% above
20.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F

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)

Income
35%
Home Value
125%
Rent
46%
Poverty
176%
Bachelor's
41%
Unemployment
8%
Crime
27%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Franklin a Good Place to Live?

D
1.7 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Franklin residents earn a median household income of $26,667 , which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,721. The unemployment rate stands at 0.3% (92% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 176 business establishments, including 8 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Franklin is $353,100 , 25% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $250,258. Median rent is $537/month, with 25.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.

Safety & Crime

Franklin reports 103 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 73% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 931/100K.

Education

13.9% of adults in Franklin hold a bachelor's degree or higher (59% below the national average). 76.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Franklin has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population968
Median Age51.5 yrs
Density301/mi²
Male / Female38% / 62%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans4.9%

Economy

C+
Median Income$26,667
Per Capita$22,721
Unemployment0.3%
Poverty21.8%
County GDP$1,504M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,188

Housing

F
Home Value$353,100
Rent$537
Ownership25.7%
Zillow$250,258
Housing Units538
Rent Burden25.9%

Crime

F
Violent103/100K
Property931/100K

Health

Obesity38.0%
Diabetes13.9%
Smoking20.2%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death14,528/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Rain52.5 in/yr
Elevation693 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.9%
High School+76.8%
Graduate+8.7%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 86% / D 14%
Commute24 min
Broadband72.4%
Internet Speed106 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Franklin was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.478 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
41.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 106 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.