Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
24%
Franklin
Franklin, VA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,173
Population
8,120
Renter Mix
52% Rent
Bask in rural and suburban comforts wrapped in small-town charm
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Situated in the Coastal Plain region of southeastern Virginia, Franklin has a rich history as a center of trade and transportation for surrounding countryside because of its strategic location on the Blackwater River. Franklin serves as an important rail point between Norfolk and the Western Roanoke Basin to this day. Agriculture is Franklin’s major industry, leading production in cotton, peanuts, and hog-raising.
Franklin offers residents a small-town atmosphere and a strong sense of community. Residents come together for special events such as the Franklin Fall Festival, Market on Main, and the We Be Jammin’ summer concert series. Franklin boasts a charming downtown area teeming with shops, boutiques, and restaurants along historic Main Street in addition to familiar national retailers in shopping centers along Armory Drive. Major destinations like Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Richmond, and the Outerbanks of North Carolina are all about an hour’s drive from Franklin. Getting around from Franklin is easy with access to U.S. Routes 58 and 258 as well as the Franklin Municipal Airport.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$49,459
Average: $62,478
Education
1,579
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,747
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Franklin has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
52%
Non-Renters
48%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
14%
Other Education
86%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Franklin, VA is $1,163 for one bedroom, $1,073 for two bedrooms, and $1,317 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Franklin has increased by 3.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,163/month
757 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Franklin, VA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
481 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
481 Students
Public
Grades K-12
Public
Grades 6-12
378 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
378 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
164 Students
Public
Grades K-12
Public
Grades 6-12
378 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
378 Students
Public
Grades K-12
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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.