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Franklinville, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Randolph County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,129 Population 668/sq mi density
$53,942 Median Income $19,980 per capita
$122,400 Home Value $221,091 Zillow
$969 Median Rent 28.3% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr
261 Violent Crime/100K 5,982 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$53,942 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$122,400 home value, $969/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
261 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Franklinville, NC

At a Glance

Median Income
$53,942
28% below
$19,980 per capita
Home Value
$122,400
57% below
Zillow: $221,091
Median Rent
$969/mo
17% below
28.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
261/100K
31% below
5,982/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
5.1%
85% below
79.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
42% below
14.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.7%
30% above
18.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
310 sunny days/yr

How Franklinville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
72%
Home Value
43%
Rent
83%
Poverty
119%
Bachelor's
15%
Unemployment
58%
Crime
69%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Franklinville a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Franklinville residents earn a median household income of $53,942 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,980. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,042 business establishments, including 232 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Franklinville is $122,400 , 57% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $221,091. Median rent is $969/month, with 28.3% 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 1991.

Safety & Crime

Franklinville reports 261 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 31% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 5,982/100K.

Education

5.1% of adults in Franklinville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (85% below the national average). 79.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Franklinville has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population1,129
Median Age29.2 yrs
Density668/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$53,942
Per Capita$19,980
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty14.7%
County GDP$5,991M
Avg Weekly Wage$994

Housing

A+
Home Value$122,400
Rent$969
Ownership52.0%
Zillow$221,091
Housing Units465
Rent Burden28.3%

Crime

F
Violent261/100K
Property5,982/100K

Health

Obesity41.7%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking18.3%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death12,479/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain45.5 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation477 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.1%
High School+79.4%
Graduate+0.9%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute31 min
Broadband77.2%
Internet Speed190 Mbps
EV Stations13
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Franklinville was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Piedmont Triad International (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 190 Mbps.
There are 232 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 23 fatal vehicle crashes.