What are the schools like in Franklin, MD?

School district data for Franklin is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Franklin?

The median household income in Franklin, MD is $13,482 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Franklin, MD?

Franklin has an average high temperature of 36.0°F in January and 81.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 33.5 inches.

Franklin, MD Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Franklin, MD affordable or expensive?

Franklin's cost of living index is 86, where 100 represents the national average. This means Franklin is 14% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is N/A and the median rent is $245 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Franklin, MD?

Franklin has a violent crime rate of 123.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1050.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Franklin, MD a Good Place to Live?

Franklin is a small town of 166 in Maryland, with a median household income of $13,482 . Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is 14% below the national average.

Strengths: Franklin stands out for an affordable cost of living.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Franklin is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Franklin city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 85.8

Franklin's overall cost of living index is 85.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Franklin costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.

Metric	Franklin, MD	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$245	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	8.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$13,482	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Franklin's violent crime rate is 123.6 per 100,000 residents — 67% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

123.6 /100k

Property Crime

1050.9 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Franklin, MD	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	5.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	64.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Franklin sees average highs of 36.0°F in January and 81.1°F in July, with 41.4 inches of annual precipitation and 33.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Franklin, MD
Average High — January	36.0°F
Average High — July	81.1°F
Annual Precipitation	41.4"
Annual Snowfall	33.5"

Demographics

Metric	Franklin, MD	National Avg
Population	166	—
Median Age	71.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	N/A	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	94.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	6.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	0.0%	22.2%
65 and over	57.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Westernport, MD 1 mi Luke, MD 1 mi Piedmont, WV 1 mi Bloomington, MD 2 mi Barton, MD 3 mi

Franklin vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Franklin, MD affordable or expensive?

Franklin's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average. That makes Franklin roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is N/A and median rent is $245/month.

What is the crime rate in Franklin, MD?

Franklin's violent crime rate is 123.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1050.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Franklin?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Franklin, MD a good place to live?

Franklin, MD has a population of 166, a median household income of $13,482, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Franklin?

Franklin averages 36.0°F in January and 81.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.4 inches with about 33.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Franklin?

The population of Franklin, Maryland is 166 with a median age of 71.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Franklin?

Key numbers for living in Franklin: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home N/A, median household income $13,482, crime index 40 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Franklin side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.