Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
18%
Franklin
Franklin, MA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,247
Population
32,903
Renter Mix
22% Rent
Slightly off the beaten path, Franklin exudes an all-American small-town atmosphere.
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With its cozy New England charm, an abundance of large green spaces, and one of the lowest crime rates in the country, Franklin is a medium-sized community that incorporates everything great about small towns. Providence, RI is only about twenty miles away, and MBTA rail service makes getting from Franklin to Boston –almost twice as far—a relatively easy commute as well. Franklin is home to America’s first public library, and you can still see the original books that were donated by the town’s namesake: none other than Benjamin Franklin.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$138,700
Average: $159,890
Education
14,017
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
18,766
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Franklin has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
22%
Non-Renters
78%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
38%
Other Education
62%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Franklin, MA is $2,681 for a studio, $2,245 for one bedroom, $2,696 for two bedrooms, and $3,163 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Franklin has decreased by -1.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,245/month
606 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Franklin, MA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
J F Kennedy Memorial Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
341 Students
Public
Grades K-5
398 Students
Public
Grades K-5
321 Students
Gerald M. Parmenter Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
309 Students
Public
Grades K-5
560 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
407 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
322 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
358 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,008 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,379 Students
Tri County Regional Vocational Technical High School
Public
Grades 9-12
992 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Mass Audubon's Stony Brook Wildlife Sanctuary
- F. Gilbert Hills State Forest
- World War II Memorial State Park
- Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor
- North Attleboro National Fish Hatchery
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Rhode Island Tf Green International
- Worcester Regional
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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.