At a Glance
Median Income
$53,942
$19,980 per capita
Home Value
$122,400
Zillow: $230,296
Median Rent
$969/mo
28.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.1%
79.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
14.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.7%
18.3% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Franklinville a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
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 3.3% (8% 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 $230,296. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 45.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,129
Median Age29.2 yrs
Density668/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born11.2%
Veterans4.9%
Economy
B
Median Income$53,942
Per Capita$19,980
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty14.7%
County GDP$5,991M
Avg Weekly Wage$994
Housing
A+
Home Value$122,400
Rent$969
Ownership52.0%
Zillow$230,296
Housing Units465
Rent Burden28.3%
Health
Obesity41.7%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking18.3%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death12,479/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain45.5 in/yr
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.
21.7% of the population has a disability.
11.2% 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.