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New Franklin.
About
Life in New Franklin
Living in New Franklin means settling into a stable, family-oriented community in the Akron metro area where you're getting solid value for your money—the median home price hovers around $214,300 with a median household income of $90,244, making homeownership genuinely affordable compared to many Ohio suburbs. Weekends here revolve around Portage Lakes State Park and Craftsmen Park for outdoor recreation, plus you're within reasonable driving distance of bigger attractions like Cuyahoga Valley National Park (21 miles) and the First Ladies National Historic Site (15 miles), though you'll need a car to access most of what the region offers. One honest trade-off: the population has shrunk by 2.3%, which suggests younger people are moving away for opportunity, and the college degree rate sits at 24%, reflecting a more traditional manufacturing-belt economy rather than a knowledge hub.
New Franklin at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
47.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
6.1%
Foreign-Born
1.5%
Broadband Internet
95.4%
of households
Population Growth
0.0%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics1.5% foreign-born, most often from Philippines
Who lives in New Franklin: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In New Franklin, the largest foreign-born group is from Philippines (10.6%), and 0.5% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
17.9%
of residents
65 and Older
22.5%
of residents
Households with Kids
23.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
20.5%
of households
Married Couples
59.9%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.43
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 9% above OH average
Rent, home values, and income in New Franklin
In New Franklin, rent runs 9% above the OH average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
23.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
10.2%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
93.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,330
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
88.3%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1963
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.0%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for OH
Unemployment in New Franklin and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Summit County, which includes New Franklin, is close to the OH average.
Unemployment rate
New Franklin: Summit County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Summit County (county-wide) · Annual averages
New Franklin is about 3% of Summit County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What New Franklin Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Akron, OH metro area
Commute24.9 min avg
How New Franklin residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In New Franklin, most residents drive alone to work (81%), and 67% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 7 mi
Akron Canton Regional Airport (CAK)
Regional airport · few flights471k passengers boarded in 2025
- 35 mi
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)
Medium hub4.9M passengers boarded in 2025
- 127 mi
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Major hub16.3M 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 72% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in New Franklin runs 72% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
93.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
418.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
New Franklin Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 7 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
91.2 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Summit County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Summit County, which includes New Franklin, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 7 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $24,500 |
| 2024 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $2.5M |
| 2023 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $50,000 |
| 2022 | 7 | Winter Storm | $9,500 |
| 2021 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $501,500 |
| 2020 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | $601,000 |
| 2019 | 23 | Hail | $7.6M |
| 2018 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $649,000 |
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.
2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Summit County, county-wide
New Franklin is about 3% of Summit 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 Summit County, which includes New Franklin, is typically good — 232 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
44
Good Days
232
per year
Moderate Days
130
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Summit County, county-wide
New Franklin is about 3% of Summit County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate82°F summers, 23°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
New Franklin has warm summers (avg high 82°F) and cold winters (avg low 23°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
61°/40°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
82°/62°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
63°/44°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
38°/23°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
41.6"
Annual Snowfall
47.2"
Hot Days/Year
11
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
120
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
160
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°F | 20°F | 2.92" |
| Feb | 39°F | 22°F | 2.44" |
| Mar | 48°F | 29°F | 3.23" |
| Apr | 62°F | 40°F | 3.86" |
| May | 72°F | 50°F | 4.13" |
| Jun | 80°F | 59°F | 4.43" |
| Jul | 84°F | 63°F | 4.14" |
| Aug | 83°F | 62°F | 3.61" |
| Sep | 76°F | 55°F | 3.50" |
| Oct | 63°F | 44°F | 3.34" |
| Nov | 51°F | 34°F | 3.08" |
| Dec | 40°F | 26°F | 2.89" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in New Franklin
Uninsured
3.8%
of residents
No hospitals inside New Franklin's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Akron General Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.1 mi away · Akron
Akron Children's Hospital
Childrens · 9.3 mi away · Akron
Summa Health System
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.9 mi away · Akron
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.
Education15.6:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in New Franklin
New Franklin's student/teacher ratio is 15.6:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 24.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
24.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near New Franklin (within 15 miles)
University of Akron Main Campus
9.3 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 9,052 students · in-state tuition $13,530 · 50% graduate · median earnings $51,221 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,390 students · in-state tuition $37,115 · 59% graduate · median earnings $62,879 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 798 students · in-state tuition $38,240 · 56% graduate · median earnings $54,032 (10 yrs after entry)
Aultman College of Nursing and Health Sciences
14.3 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 2-year · 280 students · in-state tuition $20,800 · 53% graduate · median earnings $66,302 (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: First Ladies National Historic Site, 15 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for New Franklin
New Franklin has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being First Ladies National Historic Site (15 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
First Ladies National Historic Site
National Historic Site
15 mi awayCuyahoga Valley National Park
National Park
21 mi awayJames A Garfield National Historic Site
National Historic Site
51 mi awayPerry's Victory & International Peace Memorial
Memorial
80 mi awayPublic Libraries in New Franklin
Portage Lakes Branch Library
4261 Manchester Rd, Akron
Cities Near New Franklin
The closest cities within 60 miles
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New Franklin FAQ
Is New Franklin, Ohio affordable?⌄
New Franklin's median rent is $1,132/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $90,244/year. Median home value is $214,300.
Is New Franklin, Ohio safe?⌄
New Franklin's violent crime rate was 94 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 419 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in New Franklin, Ohio?⌄
Summit County, which includes New Franklin, has an unemployment rate of 4.9%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in New Franklin, Ohio?⌄
The cost of living in New Franklin is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,132/month and median household income is $90,244/year. The median home value is $214,300. About 24% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in New Franklin, Ohio?⌄
The average commute in New Franklin is 25 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