Franklin, Indiana
Among the top 11% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 41% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade D, better than 16% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 32% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 89% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 30% of US places
- top 11% for airport distance
- bottom 5% for sunny days
Franklin is a mid-size city in Indiana with about 26,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and D for weather. Standout strengths include airport distance and walkability. It rates lower on amenities nearby and sunny days.
Official websitefranklin-in.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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Precipitation 4.5 in2.9 in
humid 97%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$72k64th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$48kbetter than 41% of US places
Home Value$195k60th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 38% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 54% of US places
Property Tax Rate0.81%better than 63% of US places
Income Tax5.20%better than 43% of US places
State 3.20% + Local 2.00%
Sales Tax7.00%better than 60% of US places
Estimated total tax burden9.69%better than 52% of US places
Unemployment4.7%better than 42% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)29°F39th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)76°F50th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation45.0 in60th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall16.9 inbetter than 51% of US places
Sunny Days168 daysbetter than 5% of US places
Summer Humidity65°Fbetter than 45% of US places
Comfortable Days83 daysbetter than 53% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk66.3better than 49% of US places
Air Quality48 AQIbetter than 34% of US places
School Quality51.8better than 39% of US places
Violent Crime665/100kbetter than 54% of US places
Property Crime1260/100kbetter than 38% of US places
Community
Population26,07395th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age34.420th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.2049th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.8928th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+3561st percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)88.0%57th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)3.5%72nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)2.7%45th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.4%75th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)4.3%65th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time24 minbetter than 61% of US places
Walkability8.0/20better than 74% of US places
Airport Distance20 mibetter than 89% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access86.8%better than 52% of US places
Amenities Nearby14.19better than 17% of US places
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 51% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Franklin an affordable place to live?
- Franklin is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $48k, better than 41% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Franklin?
- The median home value in Franklin is $195k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Franklin?
- Median household income in Franklin is $72k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Franklin?
- Median gross rent in Franklin is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Franklin safe?
- Franklin is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 665/100k (better than 54%). Property crime is 1260/100k.
- What is the weather like in Franklin?
- Franklin averages 76°F in July and 29°F in January, with 45.0 in of annual precipitation and about 168 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Franklin?
- Public-school quality in Franklin is below average, scoring better than 39% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Franklin?
- The average one-way commute in Franklin is 24 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- 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)