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Franklin, New Hampshire

Introduction to Franklin, New Hampshire

Franklin, New Hampshire, in Merrimack county, is 32 miles N of Manchester, New Hampshire and 80 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. There are an estimated 8,405 people in the city.

Franklin History

Franklin was founded in 1764 as Pemigewasset Village. The city is located at the junction of the Pemigewasset and Winnipesauke rivers. It adopted its current name in 1820 in honor of Benjamin Franklin. Franklin was incorporated as a town in 1828 and reincorporated as a city in 1895.

Franklin and nearby Attractions

  • White Mountains National Forest
  • Sargent Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
  • Daniel Webster Birthplace
  • Ahern State Park
  • Mojalaki Golf Club

Things To Do In Franklin

Franklin offers a wide variety of recreational opportunities. The city is home to the Historic Birthplace of Daniel Webster, which provides a glimpse of the early years of his life as well as farm life during the 1700’s. Franklin’s upside down covered bridge, the Sulphite Bridge, is also a major tourist attraction.

Franklin Transportation

Airport transportation is available from Manchester Airport.

Franklin Higher Education

Plymouth State College, New Hampshire College, Dartmouth College and the University of New Hampshire are the local centers of higher education.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 8%Franklin Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 16%Franklin Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Franklin, NH

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old710
Male Share of the Population62
Age of the Population63
Senior Citizens68
Female Share of the Population59
Well-Paid Single Men42
Racial Diversity28

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size54
Portion of People Married41

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty41
Median Family Income41
People in Middle Class or Better41
College Educated Adults32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work910
Short Commute Times68
Working at Home51
Public Transportation Use35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing105
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals910
Affordability of Rents69
People Living Alone58
Affordability of Property Taxes37
Housing Recently Built21
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