Franklin, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Franklin city County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
8,212 Population 992/sq mi density
$65,125 Median Income $31,838 per capita
$227,200 Home Value $250,246 Zillow
$995 Median Rent 26.4% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature
461 Violent Crime/100K 2,550 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$65,125 median income, 4.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$227,200 home value, $995/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
461 violent crimes/100K (21% above avg)
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Franklin, VA

At a Glance

Median Income
$65,125
13% below
$31,838 per capita
Home Value
$227,200
19% below
Zillow: $250,246
Median Rent
$995/mo
14% below
26.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
461/100K
21% above
2,550/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.4%
22% below
84.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
31% above
10.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.6%
39% above
18.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F

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
87%
Home Value
81%
Rent
86%
Poverty
83%
Bachelor's
78%
Unemployment
131%
Crime
121%
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 $65,125 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,838. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 320 business establishments, including 28 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Franklin is $227,200 , 19% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $250,246. Median rent is $995/month, with 26.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.

Safety & Crime

Franklin reports 461 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 21% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,550/100K.

Education

26.4% of adults in Franklin hold a bachelor's degree or higher (22% below the national average). 84.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Franklin has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population8,212
Median Age40.5 yrs
Density992/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born2.6%
Veterans9.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$65,125
Per Capita$31,838
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty10.3%
Avg Weekly Wage$800

Housing

A+
Home Value$227,200
Rent$995
Ownership53.4%
Zillow$250,246
Housing Units3,892
Rent Burden26.4%

Crime

F
Violent461/100K
Property2,550/100K

Health

Obesity44.6%
Diabetes15.6%
Smoking18.0%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death19,349/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Rain47.9 in/yr
Elevation61 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.4%
High School+84.7%
Graduate+10.2%
School Score4.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 38% / D 61%
Commute21 min
Broadband90.1%
Internet Speed173 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Franklin was founded in 1876.
The median home in Franklin was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Franklin Regional (2 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.434 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 173 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.