What are the schools like in Franklinton, NC?

Franklinton is served primarily by Franklin County Schools. The district operates 8 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 4 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.5:1.

What is the median household income in Franklinton?

The median household income in Franklinton, NC is $59,911 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 14.7%.

What is the weather like in Franklinton, NC?

Franklinton has an average high temperature of 51.6°F in January and 90.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 1.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Franklinton, NC affordable or expensive?

Franklinton's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Franklinton is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $147,800 and the median rent is $944 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Franklinton, NC?

Franklinton has a violent crime rate of 285.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 3278.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Franklinton, NC a Good Place to Live?

Franklinton is a small town of 2,477 in North Carolina, with a median household income of $59,911 and a 14.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

Strengths: Franklinton stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Franklinton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Franklinton 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: 98.0

Franklinton's overall cost of living index is 98.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Franklinton costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.

Metric	Franklinton, NC	National Avg
Median Home Value	$147,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$944	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	67.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$59,911	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Franklinton's violent crime rate is 285.1 per 100,000 residents — 25% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

285.1 /100k

Property Crime

3278.7 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Franklinton is served primarily by Franklin County Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Franklinton, NC	National Avg
School District	Franklin County Schools	—
Elementary Schools	8	—
Middle Schools	4	—
High Schools	4	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	21.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	89.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Franklinton sees average highs of 51.6°F in January and 90.2°F in July, with 48.3 inches of annual precipitation and 1.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Franklinton, NC
Average High — January	51.6°F
Average High — July	90.2°F
Annual Precipitation	48.3"
Annual Snowfall	1.7"

Demographics

Metric	Franklinton, NC	National Avg
Population	2,477	—
Median Age	33.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	14.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	31.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	57.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	32.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.8%	18.9%
Asian	1.3%	6.3%
Under 18	34.2%	22.2%
65 and over	13.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Youngsville, NC 6 mi Kittrell, NC 8 mi Louisburg, NC 9 mi Wake Forest, NC 10 mi Rolesville, NC 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Franklinton

Franklinton, NC is covered by 1 ZIP code:

27525

Franklinton vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Franklinton, NC affordable or expensive?

Franklinton's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Franklinton roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $147,800 and median rent is $944/month.

What is the crime rate in Franklinton, NC?

Franklinton's violent crime rate is 285.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3278.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Franklinton?

Public schools in Franklinton are operated by Franklin County Schools. The district has 8 elementary, 4 middle, and 4 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.5:1. 21.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Franklinton, NC a good place to live?

Franklinton, NC has a population of 2,477, a median household income of $59,911, and an unemployment rate of 14.7%. 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 Franklinton?

Franklinton averages 51.6°F in January and 90.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.3 inches with about 1.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Franklinton?

Franklinton, NC is covered by 1 ZIP code: 27525.

What is the population of Franklinton?

The population of Franklinton, North Carolina is 2,477 with a median age of 33.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Franklinton?

Key numbers for living in Franklinton: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $147,800, median household income $59,911, crime index 107 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Franklinton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.