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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.
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.
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.
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.
The low crime rate is a boost to quality of living and housing values in Franklin.
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.
In Franklin, 93% of commuters drive to work.
Franklin strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Michigan):
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| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 1% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 1% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 1% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 1% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 2% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 2% | |
| Low Violent Crime (vs. State) | Top 9% | |
| Low Property Crime (vs. State) | Top 17% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. Peers) | Top 18% | |
Comparing Franklin to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):
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| Short Commute Times | | |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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