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Franklin, Wisconsin, in Milwaukee county, is 9 miles S of West Allis, Wisconsin (center to center) and 12 miles SW of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The city is conveniently located inside the Milwaukee - Waukesha metropolitan area. There are an estimated 29,494 people in Franklin.
In Franklin, about 59% of adults are married. Many folks in Franklin are married and settled down.
Males represent a higher percentage of the population in the city than in most places.
In 2000, Franklin had a median family income of $75,532. Franklin has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The city 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 city. If a good man (or woman) is hard to find, try looking in Franklin, 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 ($12,100) in Franklin. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.
Approximately 78% of housing in Franklin is owner-occupied. The city contains many homes that have been built in recent years. Property taxes are a bit high in Franklin, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.
In Franklin, 95% of commuters drive to work.
Franklin strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Wisconsin):
| Category | Trophy | |
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| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 3% |  |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 4% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 5% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 10% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 13% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. State) | Top 17% | |
Comparing Franklin to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wisconsin (State):
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| Short Commute Times | | |
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| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
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| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
Detailed pages on related topics: Franklin colleges • Franklin travel • Franklin mortgages and property.
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