At a Glance
Median Income
$80,000
$51,118 per capita
Home Value
$187,100
Zillow: $179,512
Median Rent
$785/mo
26.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
186/100K
1,776/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
36.8%
96.0% high school+
Unemployment
6.1%
8.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.0%
14.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°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
3.4 / 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 $80,000 , which is 6% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $51,118. The unemployment rate stands at 6.1% (69% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,538 business establishments, including 190 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Franklin is $187,100 , 34% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $179,512. Median rent is $785/month, with 26.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Franklin reports 186 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 51% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,776/100K.
Education
36.8% of adults in Franklin hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(9% above the national average).
96.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Franklin has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population413
Median Age43.7 yrs
Density1,215/mi²
Male / Female62% / 38%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$80,000
Per Capita$51,118
Unemployment6.1%
Poverty8.0%
County GDP$3,518M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,160
Housing
A+
Home Value$187,100
Rent$785
Ownership62.0%
Zillow$179,512
Housing Units213
Rent Burden26.0%
Crime
F
Violent186/100K
Property1,776/100K
Health
Obesity32.0%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death8,049/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain45.3 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,236 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+36.8%
High School+96.0%
Graduate+21.9%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 46%
Commute27 min
Broadband94.0%
Internet Speed156 Mbps
EV Stations17
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Franklin was built in 1938.
26.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Albert S Nader Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
24.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 156 Mbps.
There are 190 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
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