What are the schools like in Franklin, NH?

Franklin is served primarily by Franklin School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.9:1.

What is the median household income in Franklin?

The median household income in Franklin, NH is $66,942 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.4%.

What is the weather like in Franklin, NH?

Franklin has an average high temperature of 29.7°F in January and 81.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 61.9 inches.

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

Q: Is Franklin, NH affordable or expensive?

Franklin's cost of living index is 101, where 100 represents the national average. This means Franklin is 1% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $233,800 and the median rent is $1,037 per month.

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

Franklin has a violent crime rate of 90.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1260.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Franklin, NH a Good Place to Live?

Franklin is a small town of 8,746 in New Hampshire, with a median household income of $66,942 and a 3.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 101 (US average = 100), which is 1% above the national average.

Strengths: Franklin stands out for below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime.

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: 100.7

Franklin's overall cost of living index is 100.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Franklin costs roughly 1% more than the average American city.

Metric	Franklin, NH	National Avg
Median Home Value	$233,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,037	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	62.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$66,942	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Franklin's violent crime rate is 90.9 per 100,000 residents — 76% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

90.9 /100k

Property Crime

1260.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Franklin is served primarily by Franklin School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Franklin, NH	National Avg
School District	Franklin School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	19.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	90.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Franklin sees average highs of 29.7°F in January and 81.8°F in July, with 45.5 inches of annual precipitation and 61.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Franklin, NH
Average High — January	29.7°F
Average High — July	81.8°F
Annual Precipitation	45.5"
Annual Snowfall	61.9"

Demographics

Metric	Franklin, NH	National Avg
Population	8,746	—
Median Age	44.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	29.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	93.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.2%	18.9%
Asian	1.0%	6.3%
Under 18	15.8%	22.2%
65 and over	22.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Tilton Northfield, NH 4 mi Belmont, NH 10 mi Bristol, NH 11 mi New Hampton, NH 11 mi Laconia, NH 13 mi

ZIP Codes in Franklin

Franklin, NH is covered by 1 ZIP code:

03235

Franklin vs Other Cities

Franklin, NH vs Tilton Northfield, NH Franklin, NH vs Belmont, NH Franklin, NH vs Bristol, NH Franklin, NH vs New Hampton, NH Franklin, NH vs Laconia, NH

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Franklin, NH affordable or expensive?

Franklin's cost of living index is 101, where 100 is the national average. That puts Franklin roughly 1% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $233,800 and median rent is $1,037/month.

What is the crime rate in Franklin, NH?

Franklin's violent crime rate is 90.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1260.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Franklin?

Public schools in Franklin are operated by Franklin School District. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.9:1. 19.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Franklin, NH a good place to live?

Franklin, NH has a population of 8,746, a median household income of $66,942, and an unemployment rate of 3.4%. 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 29.7°F in January and 81.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.5 inches with about 61.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Franklin?

Franklin, NH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 03235.

What is the population of Franklin?

The population of Franklin, New Hampshire is 8,746 with a median age of 44.8. 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 101 (100 = US average), median home $233,800, median household income $66,942, crime index 38 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. 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.