Living in Franklinton, Louisiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Franklinton · Census data 2020–2024
Franklinton has 3,602 residents with a median age of 37.4. The median household income is $34,235 (44% lower than the Louisiana median), the median home value is $188,500, the median rent is $808/month.
Franklinton at a glance
- Population
- 3,602
- Median age
- 37.4State: 38
- Median household income
- $34,235State: $60,756
- Median home value
- $188,500State: $216,500
- Median rent
- $808/moState: $1,064
- Homeowners
- 41%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 6.7%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Franklinton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 13% lower than the state median; unemployment of 5.8%.
Cons: Median household income 44% lower than the Louisiana median; an average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 20.7%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Franklinton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Franklinton the median home value is $188,500, 43% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $808 per month, which is 35.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,286 a month in housing costs.
Franklinton median household income
The median household income in Franklinton is $34,235 and the income per person is $20,777. 20.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Louisiana: 18.9%).
Housing in Franklinton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,538
- Owner-occupied
- 41%
- Renter-occupied
- 59%
- Vacant
- 20.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.67
Franklinton demographics
- Population
- 3,602
- Median age
- 37.4
- Under 18
- 29.3%
- 65 and older
- 16.4%
- Households
- 1,216
- Foreign-born
- 0.1%
- Veterans
- 7.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Franklinton ›
Education in Franklinton
6.7% of adults 25 and older in Franklinton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 3.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Franklinton
- Unemployment rate
- 5.8%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 1.8%
- Drive alone
- 76.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 5.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 70.1%
Franklinton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklinton | 3,602 | $34,235 | $188,500 | $808 |
| Folsom | 709 | $62,375 | $226,000 | $588 |
| Bogalusa | 10,468 | $30,749 | $97,600 | $767 |
| Tylertown | 2,024 | $33,333 | $116,600 | $458 |
| Varnado | 425 | $39,250 | $106,300 | $829 |
| Angie | 313 | $61,250 | $104,200 | $618 |
| Tangipahoa | 522 | $20,144 | — | $917 |
| Osyka | 411 | $41,042 | $85,600 | $638 |
| Roseland | 1,070 | $45,856 | $112,500 | $868 |
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What is the median household income in Franklinton, LA?
The median household income in Franklinton is $34,235, 44% lower than the Louisiana median of $60,756 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Franklinton?
The median home value in Franklinton is $188,500, compared with $216,500 in Louisiana.
How much is rent in Franklinton?
The median gross rent in Franklinton is $808 per month, about 35.1% of household income.
Is Franklinton, LA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 13% lower than the state median; unemployment of 5.8%. Minuses: median household income 44% lower than the Louisiana median; an average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 20.7%.
What is the median age in Franklinton?
The median age in Franklinton is 37.4 years (Louisiana: 38).
How long is the commute in Franklinton?
The average commute to work in Franklinton is 29 minutes; 1.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Franklinton?
The unemployment rate in Franklinton is 5.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Franklinton?
6.7% of adults in Franklinton 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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