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Living in
Franklin.
About
Life in Franklin
Franklin is a community of 11,670 people in Ohio. The median household income is $58,134, median rent runs about $976 per month, and median home values are around $183,100. Unemployment is low at 3.9%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Franklin at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
35.2 yrs
Poverty Rate
22.5%
Foreign-Born
3.8%
Broadband Internet
92.4%
of households
Population Growth
-0.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics3.8% foreign-born, most often from China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan
Who lives in Franklin: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Franklin, the largest foreign-born group is from China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan (38.7%), and 3.0% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
20.9%
of residents
65 and Older
12.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
29.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
30.8%
of households
Married Couples
36.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.45
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent about average for OH
Rent, home values, and income in Franklin
In Franklin, home values are 15% below the OH average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
45.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
29.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
95.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,263
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
60.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1967
median year built
Vacant Homes
5.6%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $266,590 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.5 pts below OH average
Unemployment in Franklin and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Warren County, which includes Franklin, is 0.5 percentage points lower than the OH average.
Unemployment rate
Franklin: Warren County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Warren County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Franklin is about 5% of Warren County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Franklin Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area
Commute23.1 min avg
How Franklin residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Franklin, most residents drive alone to work (76%), and 72% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 24 mi
James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY)
Small hub638k passengers boarded in 2025
- 40 mi
Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG)
Medium hub4.4M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 48% below national average
Crime rates for 2024
Violent crime in Franklin runs 48% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
189
per 100,000 residents
Below average (363 national, 2024)
Property Crime Rate
2,499.6
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,767 national, 2024)
Franklin Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 29 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
77.8 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Warren County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Warren County, which includes Franklin, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 29 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 29 | Thunderstorm Wind | $739,750 |
| 2024 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $852,100 |
| 2023 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | $58,300 |
| 2022 | 18 | Flood | $181,100 |
| 2021 | 14 | Winter Weather | $84,000 |
| 2020 | 19 | Thunderstorm Wind | $32,100 |
| 2019 | 30 | Thunderstorm Wind | $373,000 |
| 2018 | 21 | Thunderstorm Wind | $51,500 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Warren County, county-wide
Franklin is about 5% of Warren County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality44 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Warren County, which includes Franklin, is typically good — 247 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
44
Good Days
247
per year
Moderate Days
110
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Warren County, county-wide
Franklin is about 5% of Warren County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate84°F summers, 23°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Franklin has warm summers (avg high 84°F) and cold winters (avg low 23°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
64°/40°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
84°/62°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
66°/42°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
41°/23°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
42.3"
Annual Snowfall
9.7"
Hot Days/Year
22
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
120
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
109
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 20°F | 3.32" |
| Feb | 42°F | 22°F | 2.54" |
| Mar | 52°F | 30°F | 3.46" |
| Apr | 65°F | 39°F | 4.58" |
| May | 74°F | 51°F | 4.40" |
| Jun | 82°F | 60°F | 4.45" |
| Jul | 86°F | 64°F | 4.34" |
| Aug | 85°F | 61°F | 2.87" |
| Sep | 79°F | 53°F | 2.87" |
| Oct | 67°F | 41°F | 3.20" |
| Nov | 53°F | 32°F | 3.03" |
| Dec | 43°F | 26°F | 3.25" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Franklin
Uninsured
5.5%
of residents
No hospitals inside Franklin's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Atrium Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.1 mi away · Franklin
Kettering Health Miamisburg
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.9 mi away · Miamisburg
Kettering Health Main Campus
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 11.5 mi away · Kettering
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education18.9:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Franklin
Franklin's student/teacher ratio is 18.9:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 15.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
6
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
15.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.9:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Franklin (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 7,682 students · in-state tuition $50,610 · 81% graduate · median earnings $83,775 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 837 students · in-state tuition $7,709 · 28% graduate · median earnings $63,814 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 549 students · in-state tuition $16,800 · 66% graduate · median earnings $68,877 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park, 19 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Franklin
Franklin has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park (19 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
National Historical Park
19 mi awayCharles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument
National Monument
24 mi awayWilliam Howard Taft National Historic Site
National Historic Site
32 mi awayHopewell Culture National Historical Park
National Historical Park
67 mi awayPublic Libraries in Franklin
Franklin Public Library
44 E. 4th St, Franklin
Cities Near Franklin
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Franklin FAQ
Is Franklin, Ohio affordable?⌄
Franklin's median rent is $981/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $58,587/year. Median home value is $183,100.
Is Franklin, Ohio safe?⌄
Franklin's violent crime rate was 189 per 100,000 residents in 2024, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 363/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2500 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Franklin, Ohio?⌄
Warren County, which includes Franklin, has an unemployment rate of 4.1%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Franklin, Ohio?⌄
The cost of living in Franklin is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $981/month and median household income is $58,587/year. The median home value is $183,100. About 45% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Franklin, Ohio?⌄
The average commute in Franklin is 23 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from