What are the schools like in Franklin, WI?

Franklin is served primarily by Franklin Public School District. The district operates 5 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.1:1.

What is the median household income in Franklin?

The median household income in Franklin, WI is $100,524 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, WI?

Franklin has an average high temperature of 29.8°F in January and 82.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 48.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Franklin, WI affordable or expensive?

Franklin's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Franklin is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $331,200 and the median rent is $1,262 per month.

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

Franklin has a violent crime rate of 50.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1207.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Franklin, WI a Good Place to Live?

Franklin is a small city of 36,513 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $100,524 and a 3.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Franklin stands out for an affordable cost of living, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B+), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

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: 95.5

Franklin's overall cost of living index is 95.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Franklin costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Franklin, WI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$331,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,262	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	77.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$100,524	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Franklin's violent crime rate is 50.7 per 100,000 residents — 87% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

50.7 /100k

Property Crime

1207.3 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Franklin is served primarily by Franklin Public School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Franklin, WI	National Avg
School District	Franklin Public School District	—
Elementary Schools	5	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	43.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Franklin sees average highs of 29.8°F in January and 82.8°F in July, with 38.4 inches of annual precipitation and 48.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Franklin, WI
Average High — January	29.8°F
Average High — July	82.8°F
Annual Precipitation	38.4"
Annual Snowfall	48.7"

Demographics

Metric	Franklin, WI	National Avg
Population	36,513	—
Median Age	44.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	83.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	3.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.5%	18.9%
Asian	5.5%	6.3%
Under 18	20.8%	22.2%
65 and over	19.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Greendale, WI 4 mi Hales Corners, WI 4 mi Greenfield, WI 5 mi Oak Creek, WI 6 mi Raymond, WI 6 mi

ZIP Codes in Franklin

Franklin, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code:

53132

Franklin vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Franklin, WI affordable or expensive?

Franklin's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Franklin roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $331,200 and median rent is $1,262/month.

What is the crime rate in Franklin, WI?

Franklin's violent crime rate is 50.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1207.3 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 Public School District. The district has 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.1:1. 43.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Franklin, WI a good place to live?

Franklin, WI has a population of 36,513, a median household income of $100,524, 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 29.8°F in January and 82.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.4 inches with about 48.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Franklin?

Franklin, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 53132.

What is the population of Franklin?

The population of Franklin, Wisconsin is 36,513 with a median age of 44.3. 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 96 (100 = US average), median home $331,200, median household income $100,524, crime index 31 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. 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.