Franklin, ID

Full City Profile · Idaho · Franklin County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
880 Population 677/sq mi density
$64,375 Median Income $25,389 per capita
$318,200 Home Value $409,302 Zillow
$1,205 Median Rent 30.3% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$64,375 median income, 8.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$318,200 home value, $1,205/mo rent
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Franklin, ID

At a Glance

Median Income
$64,375
14% below
$25,389 per capita
Home Value
$318,200
13% above
Zillow: $409,302
Median Rent
$1,205/mo
4% above
30.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.2%
46% below
91.1% high school+
Unemployment
8.1%
125% above
5.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.9%
15% above
13.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°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
86%
Home Value
113%
Rent
104%
Poverty
46%
Bachelor's
54%
Unemployment
225%
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 $64,375 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,389. The unemployment rate stands at 8.1% (125% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 561 business establishments, including 23 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Franklin is $318,200 , 13% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $409,302. Median rent is $1,205/month, with 30.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 95.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.

Education

18.2% of adults in Franklin hold a bachelor's degree or higher (46% below the national average). 91.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Franklin has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 22.

Data Overview

People

Population880
Median Age25.5 yrs
Density677/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born10.8%
Veterans1.9%

Economy

B
Median Income$64,375
Per Capita$25,389
Unemployment8.1%
Poverty5.7%
County GDP$635M
Avg Weekly Wage$854

Housing

B+
Home Value$318,200
Rent$1,205
Ownership74.0%
Zillow$409,302
Housing Units312
Rent Burden30.3%

Health

Obesity36.9%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking13.5%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death6,104/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain17.3 in/yr
AQI22 (Good)
Elevation4,501 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.2%
High School+91.1%
Graduate+4.2%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 87% / D 10%
Commute18 min
Broadband94.7%
Internet Speed22 Mbps
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Franklin was founded in 1860.
The median home in Franklin was built in 1974.
15.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Brigham City Regional (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.410 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.4% of the population has a disability.
10.8% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.