Franklin, NH

Franklin, New Hampshire

Franklin, New Hampshire, in Merrimack county, is 32 miles N of Manchester, New Hampshire (center to center) and 80 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. The city is conveniently located inside the Manchester metropolitan area. There are an estimated 8,405 people in Franklin.

The People and Families of Franklin

In Franklin, about 49% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Franklin had a median family income of $41,698.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($250) in Franklin. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Franklin Housing

Approximately 58% of housing in Franklin is owner-occupied. Dwellings tend to be older, with average home age more advanced in the city than you'll find in other cities. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in Franklin. The city is known in New Hampshire for having lower rents than most places.

Commuting

In Franklin, 94% 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 New Hampshire):

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

Comparative Profile of Franklin, NH

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built

Franklin Almanac

Franklin Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Franklin Public Libraries

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Franklin Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Franklin residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Franklin, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Franklin Hospitals

FRANKLIN REGIONAL HOSPITAL
(Voluntary non-profit - Private)
15 AIKEN AVENUE
(603) 934-2060
Emergency Service: Yes

Franklin High Schools (2004)

FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL
115 CENTRAL ST
603-934-5441
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 462 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 14

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