At a Glance
Median Income
$69,870
$35,657 per capita
Home Value
$243,800
Zillow: $366,032
Median Rent
$1,088/mo
26.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
182/100K
1,776/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.2%
90.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
2.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.7%
13.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
246 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
3.1 / 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 $69,870 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,657. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,546 business establishments, including 343 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Franklin is $243,800 , 14% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $366,032. Median rent is $1,088/month, with 26.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 104.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.
Safety & Crime
Franklin reports 182 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 52% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,776/100K.
Education
19.2% of adults in Franklin hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(43% below the national average).
90.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Franklin has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population8,757
Median Age42.9 yrs
Density319/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$69,870
Per Capita$35,657
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty2.1%
County GDP$13,792M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,324
Housing
A+
Home Value$243,800
Rent$1,088
Ownership62.3%
Zillow$366,032
Housing Units4,150
Rent Burden26.5%
Crime
F
Violent182/100K
Property1,776/100K
Health
Obesity34.7%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking13.1%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death6,692/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain45.5 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation445 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.2%
High School+90.6%
Graduate+8.9%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 52%
Commute33 min
Broadband82.8%
Internet Speed129 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries30
Did You Know?
Franklin was founded in 1764.
The median home in Franklin was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Manchester Boston Regional (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 129 Mbps.
There are 343 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.
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