At a Glance
Median Income
$115,000
$58,094 per capita
Home Value
$646,300
Zillow: $925,870
Median Rent
$1,861/mo
27.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
137/100K
953/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
64.3%
95.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
3.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.7%
10.0% smoking rate
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+
3.6 / 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 $115,000 , which is 53% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $58,094. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,651 business establishments, including 624 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Franklin is $646,300 , 129% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $925,870. Median rent is $1,861/month, with 27.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2000.
Safety & Crime
Franklin reports 137 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 64% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 953/100K. The murder rate is 1.1/100K.
Education
64.3% of adults in Franklin hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(91% above the national average).
95.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Franklin has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population85,575
Median Age37.8 yrs
Density1,921/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born11.5%
Veterans5.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$115,000
Per Capita$58,094
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty3.0%
County GDP$38,776M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,679
Housing
B+
Home Value$646,300
Rent$1,861
Ownership64.3%
Zillow$925,870
Housing Units34,309
Rent Burden27.8%
Crime
F
Violent137/100K
Property953/100K
Murder1.1/100K
Assault112/100K
Burglary41/100K
Health
Obesity28.7%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking10.0%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death4,407/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain53.8 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation673 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+64.3%
High School+95.9%
Graduate+23.1%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute25 min
Broadband95.6%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations46
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Franklin was founded in 1799.
The median home in Franklin was built in 2000.
28.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Nashville International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.447 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.1% of the population has a disability.
11.5% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
There are 624 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 23 fatal vehicle crashes.