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Franklin, Wisconsin

Introduction to Franklin, Wisconsin

Franklin, Wisconsin, in Milwaukee county, is located 9 miles S of West Allis, Wisconsin (center to center) and is 12 miles SW of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. There are approximately 29,494 people in the city.

Franklin History

Franklin was named in honor of Benjamin Franklin. It was originally a part of the Town of Kinnickinnic. It was established as a township in 1841. For more than 100 years, it remained a rural town. Franklin was incorporated as a city on August 15, 1956. The city is located in Milwaukee County, which was established in 1834.

Franklin and nearby Attractions

  • Oakwood Golf Course
  • Wehr Nature Center
  • Mitchell Gallery of Flight
  • East Troy Electric Railroad Museum
  • Richard Bong State Recreation Area
  • Racine Art Museum

Things To Do In Franklin

While staying in Franklin the historic buffs should visit the Milwaukee Public Museum, Eisner Museum of Advertising & Design, Charles Allis Art Museum, Waukesha County Historical Society and Museum, and East Troy Electric Railroad Museum. The Oakwood Golf Course provides excellent facilities for golf enthusiasts. The Mud Lake and Koepmier Lake offer facilities for boating and fishing. One can even plan a day trip to the Richard Bong State Recreation Area.

Franklin Transportation

General Mitchell International Airport is the nearest major air transportation facility.

Franklin Higher Education

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee, Milwaukee Area Technical College, and Marquette University are in the neighborhood.

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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