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Franklin, ID


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Franklin, Idaho

Franklin, Idaho, in Franklin county, is 55 miles N of Ogden, Utah (center to center) and 389 miles NW of Denver, Colorado. There are an estimated 641 people in the city.

The People and Families of Franklin

In Franklin, about 70% of adults are married. Many folks in Franklin are married and settled down. Families have pride of place in the city, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind. If kids are our future, then the future might look a little like Franklin. The kids here are young and many.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Franklin had a median family income of $34,191. A tendency for its residents to work at home is one of the things that define the lifestyle in Franklin.

Franklin Housing

Approximately 85% of housing in Franklin is owner-occupied. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use.

Commuting

In Franklin, 86% of commuters drive to work. Franklin is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike.

High Points

Franklin strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Idaho):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Franklin Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Franklin, ID

Comparing Franklin to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Idaho (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Male Share of the Population63
Female Share of the Population58
Senior Citizens23
Well-Paid Single Men11
Racial Diversity11
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married1010

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty46
Median Family Income33
College Educated Adults22
People in Middle Class or Better11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Walking and Biking to Work109
Short Commute Times63
Public Transportation Use44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing99
Affordability of Rents67
Affordability of Property Taxes67
Housing Recently Built53
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals33
People Living Alone22
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