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Franklin, VA
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Population: 8,249
Home Price: $178,800
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Overview
Franklin is a small town in the state of Virginia with a population of 8,249. Franklin has a hot summer and mild winter climate.
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small Town
Living Costs:
Medium Cost
Employment:
(F) Poor
Cultural Diversity:
(A) Excellent
Residents:
Young Professionals
School Rating:
(A) Excellent
Safety Rating:
(F) Poor
Public Transport:
(B) Good
Average Commute:
25.9 minutes
Walkability:
(A) Excellent
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
-
Social and Economic Statistics of Franklin, VA
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Franklin
Virginia
United States
Per Capita Income
$26,519
$36,357
$32,693
Median Household Income
$49,424
$78,140
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
8.5%
4.8%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
12.2%
9.8%
10.5%
Age
Franklin
Virginia
United States
Median Age
39.0
42.8
42.3
Gender
Franklin
Virginia
United States
Male
47.0%
49.1%
49.8%
Female
53.0%
50.9%
50.2%
Race
Franklin
Virginia
United States
White
37.9%
73.4%
80.3%
Black or African American
53.3%
15.2%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.0%
0.3%
2.7%
Asian
2.8%
4.4%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.1%
0.2%
Other Race
0.3%
2.1%
2.7%
Multiracial
5.7%
4.6%
5.2%
Housing Information
Franklin
Virginia
United States
Median Home Price
$178,800
$269,619
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$613
$1,085
$801
Family Households
39.0%
39.0%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
42.5%
42.5%
26.2%
Homeowners
51.9%
68.3%
72.9%
Renters
48.1%
31.7%
27.1%
Education
Franklin
Virginia
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
11.6%
7.7%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
29.6%
29.6%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
22.9%
19.0%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
10.2%
7.9%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
12.0%
17.7%
15.0%
Proficiency
Franklin
Virginia
United States
Mathematics
71.3%
83.0%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
72.7%
77.4%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Franklin
Virginia
United States
Murder
25.3
3.1
3.0
Rape
38.0
36.1
38.0
Robbery
88.6
29.3
40.7
Assault
50.6
120.8
188.5
Property Crime
Franklin
Virginia
United States
Burglary
303.8
194.9
336.1
Theft
3139.6
1499.8
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
253.2
109.6
167.1
Arson
38.0
8.4
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Franklin, VA
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
chicken sandwich
fried chicken
sandwich
grilled chicken
biscuits
delicious
delicious food
booze
fish sandwich
hand breaded
cooking
mouthwatering
bbq
iced tea
beer
ovenroasted
craft beer
gravy
salad
fresh salads
horse racing
racing
baseball
football
college basketball
flag football
mlb
pittsburgh sports
soccer
nba
wrestling
uga football
ufc
basketball
coaches
nfl
nhl
physical therapist
sporting events
hockey
home decor
marketing materials
exhibition
craft
fashion
library
pfp
icon
painting
composition
creative
paintings
storytelling
collections
artistic
cinema
prints
literature
gallery
jewelry
books
fishing
anime
toys
nerdy
dd
comics
adventures
gaming
battle rap
sports
marketing
quality content
recreation
fashion
tv
drama
booking
educational
sporting events
awardwinning
radio personality
promos
creative
storytelling
networking
cinema
hub
advertising
summer
sports
winter
courtyard
picnic
space
recrea
beach
fishing
rec
mountains
conservation
lawn
backyard
indoor pool
free shipping
home decor
lowes
gift card
covid test kits
gift ideas
tumblers
shoe store
grocery store
preow
merchandising asm
walmart
kitc
amazon
pantry
shopp
merch
mattresses
goods
macys
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