Franklin, NC

North Carolina · Macon County

Franklin is a small town in North Carolina with a population of 4,221. Residents earn $43,991 per year, which is 41% below the national average.

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

4,221 Population 854/sq mi density

$43,991 Median Income $27,002 per capita

$190,600 Home Value $293,498 Zillow

$738 Median Rent 26.9% income on rent

56°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr

385 Violent Crime/100K 6,107 property/100K

C+

Overall

2.9 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

B+

Economy

3.6 / 5.0

$43,991 median income, 1.2% unemployment

Affordability

4.2 / 5.0

$190,600 home value, $738/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

385 violent crimes/100K (1% above avg)

C+

Education

2.8 / 5.0

22.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Explore Near Franklin

Waterfalls

Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors

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UFO Sightings

Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database

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Historic Markers

Officially designated historical markers from the Historical Marker Database

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Mines

Active and inactive mining sites tracked by the Mine Safety and Health Administration

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Haunted Places

Locations with documented reports of paranormal activity and sightings

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10 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Franklin, NC.