Franklin, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Pendleton County County
4.6
/5.0
A+
Excellent
387
Population
691/sq mi density
$81,071
Median Income
$35,360 per capita
$213,500
Home Value
$221,901 Zillow
$732
Median Rent
22.5% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$81,071 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$213,500 home value, $732/mo rent
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
40.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$213,500
24% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$732/mo
37% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
60.3%
8% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
233
Median year built: 1962
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$213,500
Zillow (ZHVI)
$221,901
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
60.3%
Owner-Occupied
39.7%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$714/mo
1 Bedroom
$766/mo
2 Bedroom
$945/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,231/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,380/mo
Census median rent:
$732/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
22.5%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
27% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1962
Average age of housing stock: 64 years
Homeownership Rate
60.3%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $213,500 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $221,901 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $732 |
| FMR Studio | $714 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $766 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $945 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,231 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,380 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 60.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 39.7% |
| Homeownership Rate | 60.3% |
| Total Housing Units | 233 |
| Median Year Built | 1962 |
| Rent Burden | 22.5% |