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Franklin, Massachusetts

Introduction to Franklin, Massachusetts

Franklin, Massachusetts, in Norfolk county, is 12 miles S of Framingham, Massachusetts and 25 miles SW of Boston, Massachusetts. The city is conveniently located inside the Boston metropolitan area. There are an estimated 29,560 people in Franklin.

Franklin History

In 1660, Franklin was first settled by Europeans. The Franklin Public Library was the first free public library in America. Earlier, the city was known as Exeter. However, during its incorporation in 1778, the city was renamed to Franklin, after Revolutionary hero Benjamin Franklin. The city is the hometown of Horace Mann, America's father of public education. St. Mary's Catholic Church, which is the largest Catholic parish in the Boston Archdiocese, also lies in Franklin.

Franklin and nearby Attractions

  • Franklin Public Library
  • Chilson Park
  • Museum of Fine Arts-Boston
  • Blackstone River Gallery
  • Noon Hill

Things To Do In Franklin

The Franklin Public Library is the ideal place to begin exploring the city. Moreover, there are 74 historical buildings in the city. In Franklin, you can find a series of restaurants and bars, an old fashioned movie theater, an astro-turf playing and recreation field, spots for swimming and fishing, and a number of playgrounds. You can also relax and play volleyball at the beach.

Franklin Transportation

Boston Logan International is the closest major airport.

Franklin Higher Education

The local college of the city is Dean College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyFranklin Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyFranklin Low Violent Crime
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Franklin Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Franklin People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Franklin Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Franklin College Educated Adults
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Franklin Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Franklin, MA

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Well-Paid Single Men97
Well-Paid Single Women87
Male Share of the Population76
Age of the Population51
Female Share of the Population45
Senior Citizens21
Racial Diversity16

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married108
Average Household Size89

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty109
People in Middle Class or Better109
Median Family Income109
College Educated Adults98

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home97
Public Transportation Use99
Short Commute Times12
Walking and Biking to Work12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built79
Affordability of Rents55
Seasonal and Vacation Housing52
Affordability of Property Taxes33
People Living Alone23
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals25

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime109
Low Violent Crime108
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