Living in Franklin Springs, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Franklin Springs · Census data 2020–2024
Franklin Springs has 1,108 residents with a median age of 22.9. The median household income is $75,729 (about the same as the Georgia median), the median home value is $207,500, the median rent is $939/month.
Franklin Springs is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Franklin Springs at a glance
- Population
- 1,108
- Median age
- 22.9State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $75,729State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $207,500State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $939/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 55.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.2%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Franklin Springs a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 32% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.3%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Georgia median; unemployment of 7.2%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Franklin Springs
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Franklin Springs the median home value is $207,500, 38% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $939 per month, which is 25% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,370 a month in housing costs.
Franklin Springs median household income
The median household income in Franklin Springs is $75,729 and the income per person is $29,143. 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Franklin Springs: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 296
- Owner-occupied
- 55.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 44.7%
- Vacant
- 13.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 2.77
Franklin Springs demographics
- Population
- 1,108
- Median age
- 22.9
- Under 18
- 9.9%
- 65 and older
- 12.7%
- Households
- 255
- Foreign-born
- 10.9%
- Veterans
- 1.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Franklin Springs ›
Education in Franklin Springs
29.2% of adults 25 and older in Franklin Springs have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 14.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Franklin Springs
- Unemployment rate
- 7.2%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 16.8%
- Drive alone
- 59.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 13%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.4%
Franklin Springs vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Springs | 1,108 | $75,729 | $207,500 | $939 |
| Royston | 2,258 | $34,435 | $220,800 | $545 |
| Canon | 879 | $42,308 | $118,300 | $857 |
| Bowersville | 522 | $60,625 | $87,500 | $945 |
| Carnesville | 852 | $85,000 | $200,000 | $919 |
| Bowman | 804 | $40,625 | $99,000 | $712 |
| Lavonia | 2,279 | $36,859 | $198,100 | $904 |
| Ila | 526 | $54,375 | $205,300 | $945 |
| Danielsville | 952 | $67,500 | $219,900 | $719 |
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What is the median household income in Franklin Springs, GA?
The median household income in Franklin Springs is $75,729, about the same as the Georgia median of $77,353 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Franklin Springs?
The median home value in Franklin Springs is $207,500, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Franklin Springs?
The median gross rent in Franklin Springs is $939 per month, about 25% of household income.
Is Franklin Springs, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 32% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.3%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Georgia median; unemployment of 7.2%.
What is the median age in Franklin Springs?
The median age in Franklin Springs is 22.9 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Franklin Springs?
The average commute to work in Franklin Springs is 22 minutes; 16.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Franklin Springs?
The unemployment rate in Franklin Springs is 7.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Franklin Springs?
29.2% of adults in Franklin Springs have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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