Franklin County, Maine
Among the top 18% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 44% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade F, better than 3% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 61% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade D, better than 11% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B+, better than 82% of US counties
- top 1% for park & nature access
- top 5% for sales tax
- bottom 2% for annual snowfall
Franklin County is a county in Maine with about 30,000 residents. It grades B+ for lifestyle & connectivity and F for weather. Standout strengths include park & nature access, sales tax, and summer humidity. It rates lower on income tax and annual snowfall.
Official websitefranklincounty.maine.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Mild summers · Harsh winters · Moderate rain · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 4.3 in3.2 in
humid 36%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$57k39th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$49kbetter than 25% of US counties
Home Value$171k56th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$752better than 67% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 61% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.14%better than 30% of US counties
Income Tax7.10%better than 13% of US counties
Sales Tax5.50%better than 95% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden12.34%better than 16% of US counties
Unemployment4.4%better than 56% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)16°F6th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)66°F4th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation46.3 in58th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall96.1 inbetter than 2% of US counties
Sunny Days221 daysbetter than 33% of US counties
Summer Humidity59°Fbetter than 79% of US counties
Comfortable Days60 daysbetter than 16% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk43.6better than 55% of US counties
School Quality70.0better than 74% of US counties
Violent Crime849/100kbetter than 45% of US counties
Property Crime856/100kbetter than 53% of US counties
Community
Population29,83954th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age46.384th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.099th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9724th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningEven19th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)94.3%92nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.4%18th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)1.5%9th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.5%45th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.2%45th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time27 minbetter than 28% of US counties
Walkability5.6/20better than 35% of US counties
Airport Distance189 mibetter than 16% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access81.5%better than 39% of US counties
Amenities Nearby5.03better than 67% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 99% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Franklin County an affordable place to live?
- Franklin County is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $49k, better than 25% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Franklin County?
- The median home value in Franklin County is $171k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Franklin County?
- Median household income in Franklin County is $57k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Franklin County?
- Median gross rent in Franklin County is $752 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Franklin County safe?
- Franklin County is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 849/100k (better than 45%). Property crime is 856/100k.
- What is the weather like in Franklin County?
- Franklin County averages 66°F in July and 16°F in January, with 46.3 in of annual precipitation and about 221 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Franklin County?
- Public-school quality in Franklin County is above average, scoring better than 74% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Franklin County?
- The average one-way commute in Franklin County is 27 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)