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Franklin, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Oakland County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
2,610 Population 981/sq mi density
$176,571 Median Income $123,132 per capita
$696,700 Home Value $867,371 Zillow
$3,175 Median Rent 26.9% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
61 Violent Crime/100K 1,102 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$176,571 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$696,700 home value, $3,175/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
61 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
80.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Franklin, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$176,571
135% above
$123,132 per capita
Home Value
$696,700
147% above
Zillow: $867,371
Median Rent
$3,175/mo
173% above
26.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
61/100K
84% below
1,102/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
80.3%
138% above
97.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
67% below
2.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.1%
9% below
8.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
260 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)

Income
235%
Home Value
247%
Rent
273%
Poverty
22%
Bachelor's
238%
Unemployment
33%
Crime
16%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Franklin 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

Franklin residents earn a median household income of $176,571 , which is 135% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $123,132. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 43,047 business establishments, including 3,099 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Franklin is $696,700 , 147% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $867,371. Median rent is $3,175/month, with 26.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.

Safety & Crime

Franklin reports 61 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 84% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,102/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

80.3% of adults in Franklin hold a bachelor's degree or higher (138% above the national average). 97.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Franklin has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population2,610
Median Age49.6 yrs
Density981/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.5%

Economy

A+
Median Income$176,571
Per Capita$123,132
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty2.7%
County GDP$143,144M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,498

Housing

A
Home Value$696,700
Rent$3,175
Ownership94.9%
Zillow$867,371
Housing Units1,057
Rent Burden26.9%

Crime

F
Violent61/100K
Property1,102/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault61/100K
Burglary214/100K

Health

Obesity29.1%
Diabetes7.4%
Smoking8.5%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death6,101/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain33.9 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation796 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+80.3%
High School+97.8%
Graduate+45.5%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%
Commute24 min
Broadband99.5%
Internet Speed154 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries40

Did You Know?

Franklin was founded in 1825.
The median home in Franklin was built in 1958.
24.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Oakland County International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.467 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 154 Mbps.
There are 3,099 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 76 fatal vehicle crashes.