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Franklin, MI


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Franklin, Michigan

Franklin, Michigan, in Oakland county, is 4 miles NE of Farmington Hills, Michigan (center to center) and 18 miles NW of Detroit, Michigan. There are an estimated 2,937 people in the village.

The People and Families of Franklin

In Franklin, about 77% of adults are married. Many folks in Franklin are married and settled down. Families have pride of place in the village, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind.

Approximately 10% of Franklin is non-white. In Michigan, the village is known for its racial diversity.

Males represent a higher percentage of the population in Franklin than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Franklin had a median family income of $139,339. Franklin has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The village has a large middle class. You won't find a lot of people in Franklin living below the poverty line. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in the village. A tendency for its residents to work at home is one of the things that define the lifestyle in Franklin. If a good man (or woman) is hard to find, try looking in the village, where there happen to be many singles with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($63,905) in Franklin. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Crime and Safety

The low crime rate is a boost to quality of living and housing values in Franklin.

Franklin Housing

Approximately 97% of housing in Franklin is owner-occupied. Property taxes are a bit high in the village, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.

Commuting

In Franklin, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyFranklin Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyFranklin Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyFranklin College Educated Adults
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyFranklin Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyFranklin Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyFranklin People in Middle Class or Better
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)		Top 9%Franklin Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)		Top 17%Franklin Low Property Crime
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Franklin Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Franklin, MI

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Male Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity99
Age of the Population99
Children Under 5 Years Old76
Senior Citizens45
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size910

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Public Transportation Use65
Short Commute Times55

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing88
Housing Recently Built57
People Living Alone11
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
Affordability of Property Taxes11
Affordability of Rents11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime910
Low Property Crime79
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