Franklin County, Virginia
Among the top 14% of US counties for affordability.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade A, better than 86% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 44% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 35% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade D, better than 12% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 61% of US counties
- top 10% for sales tax
- top 15% for unemployment
- bottom 14% for commute time
Franklin County is a county in Virginia with about 55,000 residents. It grades A for affordability and D for getting around. Standout strengths include sales tax, unemployment, and property tax rate. It rates lower on walkability and commute time.
Official websitefranklincountyva.org (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Precipitation 4.5 in3.5 in
humid 76%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$66k66th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$44kbetter than 68% of US counties
Home Value$208k70th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$809better than 52% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 49% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.57%better than 79% of US counties
Income Tax5.80%better than 29% of US counties
Sales Tax5.77%better than 90% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden9.50%better than 49% of US counties
Unemployment2.8%better than 85% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)38°F61st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)77°F51st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation48.7 in68th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall12.9 inbetter than 50% of US counties
Sunny Days232 daysbetter than 44% of US counties
Summer Humidity65°Fbetter than 53% of US counties
Comfortable Days77 daysbetter than 44% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk42.7better than 56% of US counties
School Quality50.3better than 40% of US counties
Violent Crime1164/100kbetter than 27% of US counties
Property Crime1063/100kbetter than 42% of US counties
Community
Population54,83871st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age48.490th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.2343rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9834th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+4355th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)86.7%62nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)7.7%72nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)3.0%31st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.6%53rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.0%16th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time31 minbetter than 14% of US counties
Walkability5.0/20better than 18% of US counties
Airport Distance100 mibetter than 49% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access79.5%better than 29% of US counties
Amenities Nearby5.65better than 71% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 73% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Franklin County an affordable place to live?
- Franklin County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $44k, better than 68% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Franklin County?
- The median home value in Franklin County is $208k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Franklin County?
- Median household income in Franklin County is $66k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Franklin County?
- Median gross rent in Franklin County is $809 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Franklin County safe?
- Franklin County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1164/100k (better than 27%). Property crime is 1063/100k.
- What is the weather like in Franklin County?
- Franklin County averages 77°F in July and 38°F in January, with 48.7 in of annual precipitation and about 232 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Franklin County?
- Public-school quality in Franklin County is about average, scoring better than 40% 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 31 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)