At a Glance
Median Income
$58,134
$31,686 per capita
Home Value
$170,800
Zillow: $258,472
Median Rent
$976/mo
27.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
291/100K
4,291/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.3%
88.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
16.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.2%
20.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
293 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?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Franklin residents earn a median household income of $58,134 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,686. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,527 business establishments, including 439 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Franklin is $170,800 , 39% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $258,472. Median rent is $976/month, with 27.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.
Safety & Crime
Franklin reports 291 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 23% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,291/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
14.3% of adults in Franklin hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(58% below the national average).
88.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Franklin has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.3 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 53.
Data Overview
People
Population11,670
Median Age35.2 yrs
Density1,238/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$58,134
Per Capita$31,686
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty16.9%
County GDP$18,762M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,338
Housing
A+
Home Value$170,800
Rent$976
Ownership60.3%
Zillow$258,472
Housing Units4,974
Rent Burden27.7%
Crime
F
Violent291/100K
Property4,291/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault128/100K
Burglary488/100K
Health
Obesity38.2%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking20.4%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death6,327/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain42.3 in/yr
AQI53 (Moderate)
Elevation728 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.3%
High School+88.9%
Graduate+3.9%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute23 min
Broadband90.3%
Internet Speed159 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Franklin was founded in 1796.
The median home in Franklin was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Middletown Regional/Hook Field (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.433 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 159 Mbps.
There are 439 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 23 fatal vehicle crashes.
All Countries
