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Franklinton, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Franklin County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
2,562 Population 1,377/sq mi density
$64,053 Median Income $30,659 per capita
$195,800 Home Value $356,706 Zillow
$995 Median Rent 38.3% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
810 Violent Crime/100K 4,051 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$64,053 median income, 6.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$195,800 home value, $995/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
810 violent crimes/100K (113% above avg)
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Franklinton, NC

At a Glance

Median Income
$64,053
15% below
$30,659 per capita
Home Value
$195,800
31% below
Zillow: $356,706
Median Rent
$995/mo
14% below
38.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
810/100K
113% above
4,051/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.0%
29% below
89.3% high school+
Unemployment
6.2%
72% above
10.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.8%
24% above
15.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
305 sunny days/yr

How Franklinton Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Franklinton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
85%
Home Value
69%
Rent
86%
Poverty
87%
Bachelor's
71%
Unemployment
172%
Crime
213%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Franklinton 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

Franklinton residents earn a median household income of $64,053 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,659. The unemployment rate stands at 6.2% (72% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,676 business establishments, including 76 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Franklinton is $195,800 , 31% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $356,706. Median rent is $995/month, with 38.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.

Safety & Crime

Franklinton reports 810 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 113% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,051/100K. The murder rate is 47.7/100K.

Education

24.0% of adults in Franklinton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (29% below the national average). 89.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Franklinton has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population2,562
Median Age35.4 yrs
Density1,377/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.6%

Economy

B
Median Income$64,053
Per Capita$30,659
Unemployment6.2%
Poverty10.8%
County GDP$2,884M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,100

Housing

A+
Home Value$195,800
Rent$995
Ownership67.4%
Zillow$356,706
Housing Units1,022
Rent Burden38.3%

Crime

F
Violent810/100K
Property4,051/100K
Murder47.7/100K
Assault477/100K
Burglary953/100K

Health

Obesity39.8%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death9,622/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain48.3 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation405 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.0%
High School+89.3%
Graduate+8.0%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute32 min
Broadband88.0%
Internet Speed129 Mbps
EV Stations14
Libraries5

Did You Know?

Franklinton was founded in 1839.
The median home in Franklinton was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Raleigh-Durham International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 129 Mbps.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.