Median Age
45 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
24%
Franklin
Franklin, WI Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,491
Population
33,076
Renter Mix
25% Rent
Delight in peaceful suburban living on the cusp of Milwaukee
Suburban
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Family-Friendly
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Peaceful
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Upscale
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Convenient
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Active
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Scenic
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Welcoming
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Close-Knit
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Growing
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Nestled in southeastern Wisconsin, Franklin is a peaceful suburb named after Benjamin Franklin. Families in particular are drawn to Franklin for its top-notch schools, close community, diverse recreational opportunities, and its convenience to Milwaukee.
Franklin fosters a strong sense of community and small-town atmosphere through a range of annual events like the Franklin Civic Celebration, St. Martins Fair, Summer Concerts in the Park, National Night Out, Arbor Day Celebration, and much more.
Enjoying the outdoors in and around Franklin is easy, with Root River Parkway, Milwaukee County Sports Complex, Tuckaway Country Club, Whitnall Park, and Boerner Botanical Gardens all located within close proximity.
Modern conveniences are plentiful at Franklin’s various shopping centers in addition to nearby Southridge Mall and 7 Mile Fair. The many offerings of Downtown Milwaukee and Downtown Chicago are just a short drive away from Franklin as well. Commuting and traveling from Franklin is a breeze with quick access to I-94, I-43, and General Mitchell International Airport.
Explore the City
Named after Benjamin Franklin, the city of Franklin offers a blend of rural and suburban living.
Paths and walkways run throughout Franklin.
Franklin Park
There is a fishing pond port at Whitnall Park.
The Rock Snowpark, beginning to prep its hill for the winter season.
Southridge Shopping mall is just north of Greendale.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$100,490
Average: $120,564
Education
11,285
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
15,982
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Franklin has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
25%
Non-Renters
75%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
31%
Other Education
69%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Franklin, WI is $1,461 for a studio, $1,486 for one bedroom, $1,768 for two bedrooms, and $2,404 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Franklin has increased by 3.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,486/month
796 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Franklin, WI is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
465 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
450 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
447 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
332 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
413 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,084 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,571 Students
School data provided by
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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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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Wehr Nature Center
- Boerner Botanical Gardens
- The Domes
- Urban Ecology Center--Menomonee Valley
- Jo-Don Farms
Military Bases
Airports
- General Mitchell International
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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.