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Franklin, WI


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Franklin, Wisconsin

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.

The People and Families of 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.

Wealth and Education

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.

Political Inclinations

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.

Franklin Housing

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.

Commuting

In Franklin, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyFranklin Well-Paid Single Men
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyFranklin Median Family Income
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyFranklin Low Rate of Poverty
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyFranklin Racial Diversity
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Franklin People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 10%Franklin Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 13%Franklin College Educated Adults
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 17%Franklin Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Franklin, WI

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Age of the Population86
Well-Paid Single Women810
Senior Citizens32
Racial Diversity310
Children Under 5 Years Old23
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married910
Average Household Size68

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
Median Family Income910
College Educated Adults79

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home87
Short Commute Times63
Public Transportation Use39
Walking and Biking to Work13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built910
Affordability of Rents41
People Living Alone42
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals24
Affordability of Property Taxes11

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