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Franklin.
About
Life in Franklin
Franklin offers a solidly affluent, family-oriented lifestyle within commuting distance of Nashville. The median household income of $120,000 reflects a professional workforce—the city hosts major healthcare companies and corporate headquarters across industries from automotive to consumer products—so job opportunities tend to be stable and well-paying. A 2.7% unemployment rate and 64.3% college degree attainment underscore an educated community.
Franklin at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
38.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
4.6%
Foreign-Born
11.9%
Broadband Internet
96.0%
of households
Population Growth
+8.0%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics11.9% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Franklin: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Franklin, the largest foreign-born group is from India (32.5%), and 6.0% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
23.4%
of residents
65 and Older
14.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
32.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
27.0%
of households
Married Couples
56.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.54
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 62% above TN average
Rent, home values, and income in Franklin
In Franklin, rent runs 62% above the TN average, and home values are 146% above the TN average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
45.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
19.4%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
96.3
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,011
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
63.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2002
median year built
Vacant Homes
6.2%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $913,277 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.7 pts below TN average
Unemployment in Franklin
Unemployment in Franklin is 0.7 percentage points lower than the TN average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Franklin Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute23.9 min avg
How Franklin residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Franklin, most residents drive alone to work (62%), and 66% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 17 mi
Nashville International Airport (BNA)
Major hub12.5M 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 2025
Violent crime in Franklin runs 48% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
171.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
693.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Franklin Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 23 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
85.1 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Williamson County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Williamson County, which includes Franklin, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 23 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 23 | Thunderstorm Wind | $177,000 |
| 2024 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | $471,000 |
| 2023 | 26 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.4M |
| 2022 | 21 | Thunderstorm Wind | $127,000 |
| 2021 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.5M |
| 2020 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.1M |
| 2019 | 22 | Thunderstorm Wind | $225,000 |
| 2018 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | $99,000 |
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.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Williamson County, county-wide
Air Quality40 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Williamson County, which includes Franklin, is typically good.
Median AQI
40
Williamson County, county-wide
Climate89°F summers, 31°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Franklin has warm summers (avg high 89°F) and cold winters (avg low 31°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
71°/46°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
89°/67°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
73°/48°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
52°/31°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
53.8"
Annual Snowfall
1.7"
Hot Days/Year
45
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
84
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
130
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49°F | 29°F | 4.25" |
| Feb | 53°F | 31°F | 4.76" |
| Mar | 62°F | 38°F | 5.16" |
| Apr | 72°F | 46°F | 5.16" |
| May | 80°F | 55°F | 5.39" |
| Jun | 87°F | 64°F | 4.39" |
| Jul | 91°F | 69°F | 4.57" |
| Aug | 90°F | 67°F | 3.61" |
| Sep | 85°F | 60°F | 4.00" |
| Oct | 74°F | 47°F | 3.47" |
| Nov | 62°F | 37°F | 3.83" |
| Dec | 53°F | 32°F | 5.20" |
Healthcare2 hospitals, avg 5.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Franklin
Franklin has 2 hospitals, averaging 5.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
2
within city limits
Uninsured
4.7%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
5.0 / 5
Williamson Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Rolling Hills Psychiatric Hospital
Psychiatric · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Tristar Southern Hills Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 13.2 mi away · Nashville
Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 14.5 mi away · Nashville
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.
Education13.2:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Franklin
Franklin's student/teacher ratio is 13.2:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 64.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
17
within city limits
Private Schools
9
within city limits
College Degree Rate
64.5%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Franklin (within 15 miles)
Nashville State Community College
15 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 5,653 students · in-state tuition $4,876 · 24% graduate · median earnings $42,096 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,997 students · in-state tuition $42,596 · 68% graduate · median earnings $62,332 (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: Stones River National Battlefield, 24 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Franklin
Franklin has 5 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Stones River National Battlefield (24 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Stones River National Battlefield
National Battlefield
24 mi awayFort Donelson National Battlefield
National Battlefield
72 mi awayRussell Cave National Monument
National Monument
87 mi awayMammoth Cave National Park
National Park
97 mi awayShiloh National Military Park
National Military Park
100 mi awayPublic Libraries in Franklin
Williamson County Public Library
1314 Columbia Ave, Franklin
Cities Near Franklin
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Franklin FAQ
Is Franklin, Tennessee affordable?⌄
Franklin's median rent is $1,923/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $119,528/year. Median home value is $705,400.
Is Franklin, Tennessee safe?⌄
Franklin's violent crime rate was 171 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 693 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Franklin, Tennessee?⌄
Franklin has an unemployment rate of 2.8%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Franklin, Tennessee?⌄
The cost of living in Franklin is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,923/month and median household income is $119,528/year. The median home value is $705,400. About 46% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Franklin, Tennessee?⌄
The average commute in Franklin is 24 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