What are the schools like in Franklin, WV?

Franklin is served primarily by Pendleton County Schools. The district operates 3 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.6:1.

What is the median household income in Franklin?

The median household income in Franklin, WV is $78,125 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, WV?

Franklin has an average high temperature of 43.3°F in January and 84.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 26.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Franklin, WV affordable or expensive?

Franklin's cost of living index is 93, where 100 represents the national average. This means Franklin is 7% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $202,200 and the median rent is $743 per month.

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

Crime rate data for Franklin is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Franklin, WV a Good Place to Live?

Franklin is a small town of 342 in West Virginia, with a median household income of $78,125 . Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is 7% below the national average.

Strengths: Franklin stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A), 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: 92.9

Franklin's overall cost of living index is 92.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Franklin costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.

Metric	Franklin, WV	National Avg
Median Home Value	$202,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$743	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	53.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$78,125	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Franklin is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Franklin is served primarily by Pendleton County Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Franklin, WV	National Avg
School District	Pendleton County Schools	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	41.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	85.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Franklin sees average highs of 43.3°F in January and 84.3°F in July, with 38.5 inches of annual precipitation and 26.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Franklin, WV
Average High — January	43.3°F
Average High — July	84.3°F
Annual Precipitation	38.5"
Annual Snowfall	26.7"

Demographics

Metric	Franklin, WV	National Avg
Population	342	—
Median Age	53.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	98.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	15.5%	22.2%
65 and over	35.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Brandywine, WV 5 mi Whitmer, WV 16 mi Monterey, VA 21 mi Harman, WV 22 mi McDowell, VA 23 mi

ZIP Codes in Franklin

Franklin, WV is covered by 1 ZIP code:

26807

Franklin vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Franklin, WV affordable or expensive?

Franklin's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average. That makes Franklin roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $202,200 and median rent is $743/month.

What is the crime rate in Franklin, WV?

Crime data for Franklin is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Franklin?

Public schools in Franklin are operated by Pendleton County Schools. The district has 3 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.6:1. 41.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Franklin, WV a good place to live?

Franklin, WV has a population of 342, a median household income of $78,125, 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 43.3°F in January and 84.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.5 inches with about 26.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Franklin?

Franklin, WV is covered by 1 ZIP code: 26807.

What is the population of Franklin?

The population of Franklin, West Virginia is 342 with a median age of 53.4. 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 93 (100 = US average), median home $202,200, median household income $78,125, schools rated A. 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.