Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
18%
Franklin
Franklin, KY Area Guide
Avg Rent
$917
Population
10,009
Renter Mix
46% Rent
A rich history in the suburbs of southern Kentucky
Close-Knit
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Rural
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Historic
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Affordable
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Family-Friendly
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Great Schools
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Welcome to the peaceful suburbs of Franklin in southern Kentucky. With a sense of history and a family-friendly environment, residents are attracted to this safe, close-knit community. Enjoy the town’s historic downtown district featuring a wooded downtown square surrounding Franklin’s court house. In this area, residents enjoy the local history that’s shared at the Simpson County Historical Society and History Center.
Excellent public schools await in Franklin, from Simpson Elementary to Franklin-Simpson Middle and High Schools. The Jim Roberts Community Park sits in the northeast corner of town nearing Interstate 65. The city of Franklin is a quick commute into larger metropolitan areas like Bowling Green, just 20 miles north of town. Franklin has great access to major tourist destinations as well, with Nashville, Tennessee sitting just 45 miles south.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$53,205
Average: $60,086
Education
1,292
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,322
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Franklin has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
46%
Non-Renters
54%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
9%
Other Education
91%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Franklin, KY is $441 for a studio, $917 for one bedroom, $1,056 for two bedrooms, and $1,415 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Franklin has increased by 1.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$917/month
729 Sq Ft
House
$1,738/month
1,445 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Franklin, KY is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
738 Students
Public
Grades K-5
464 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
320 Students
Franklin-Simpson Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
662 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
804 Students
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.