At a Glance
Median Income
$88,306
$42,026 per capita
Home Value
$196,600
Zillow: $266,550
Median Rent
$1,101/mo
24.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
56/100K
593/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.0%
96.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
3.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.5%
14.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr
How New Franklin Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows New Franklin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is New Franklin a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
New Franklin residents earn a median household income of $88,306 , which is 18% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,026. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,494 business establishments, including 795 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in New Franklin is $196,600 , 30% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $266,550. Median rent is $1,101/month, with 24.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.
Safety & Crime
New Franklin reports 56 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 85% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 593/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
24.0% of adults in New Franklin hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(29% below the national average).
96.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
New Franklin has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population13,830
Median Age47.5 yrs
Density553/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$88,306
Per Capita$42,026
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty3.6%
County GDP$23,156M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,051
Housing
A+
Home Value$196,600
Rent$1,101
Ownership87.1%
Zillow$266,550
Housing Units6,007
Rent Burden24.8%
Crime
F
Violent56/100K
Property593/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault28/100K
Burglary148/100K
Health
Obesity35.5%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking14.3%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death9,698/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain36.9 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,147 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.0%
High School+96.6%
Graduate+8.8%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 39%
Commute25 min
Broadband94.2%
Internet Speed115 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries26
Did You Know?
New Franklin was founded in 1997.
The median home in New Franklin was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Akron-Canton Regional (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 115 Mbps.
There are 795 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 29 fatal vehicle crashes.