Living in Franklin, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Franklin · Census data 2020–2024
Franklin has 66 residents with a median age of 49.2. The median household income is $55,625 (21% lower than the Missouri median).
Franklin is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Franklin at a glance
- Population
- 66
- Median age
- 49.2State: 39
- Median household income
- $55,625State: $70,702
- Homeowners
- 82.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 0%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Franklin a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.1%.
Cons: Median household income 21% lower than the Missouri median; unemployment of 29%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Franklin median household income
The median household income in Franklin is $55,625 and the income per person is $15,388. 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Franklin: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 17
- Owner-occupied
- 82.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.6%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 3.88
Franklin demographics
- Population
- 66
- Median age
- 49.2
- Under 18
- 12.1%
- 65 and older
- 22.7%
- Households
- 17
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 3.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Franklin ›
Education in Franklin
0% of adults 25 and older in Franklin have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Franklin
- Unemployment rate
- 29%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 95.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 52.9%
Franklin vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin | 66 | $55,625 | — | — |
| New Franklin | 1,170 | $55,066 | $139,500 | $679 |
| Boonville | 7,689 | $56,429 | $187,900 | $767 |
| Windsor Place | 405 | $99,375 | $235,800 | $1,000 |
| Fayette | 2,801 | $57,679 | $146,700 | $947 |
| Rocheport | 231 | $57,083 | $223,300 | $989 |
| Pilot Grove | 744 | $73,977 | $133,000 | $717 |
| Blackwater | 207 | $66,389 | $123,600 | $938 |
| Glasgow | 1,118 | $50,446 | $122,600 | $446 |
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What is the median household income in Franklin, MO?
The median household income in Franklin is $55,625, 21% lower than the Missouri median of $70,702 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
Is Franklin, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.1%. Minuses: median household income 21% lower than the Missouri median; unemployment of 29%.
What is the median age in Franklin?
The median age in Franklin is 49.2 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Franklin?
The average commute to work in Franklin is 21 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Franklin?
The unemployment rate in Franklin is 29% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Franklin?
0% of adults in Franklin 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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