Franklin County, MA

Living in Franklin County

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Bikeability 40
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Walkability 50
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Commute 56
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Public Transit 41
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Affordability 55
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Public Safety 62
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Airports 48
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Hospitals 39
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Colleges 68
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Schools 48
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Residents

71k Population -946 (2010–19)
47  y Median Age +4 (2010–19)
37% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
58% Family Households -4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years31%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian91%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school7%
High school graduate28%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree20%
Graduate degree17%

Households

Family household58%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone10%

Economy

$61k Median Household Income +$8.9k (2010–19)
90% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
26  mi Average Commute
89% Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more5%

Employers

Government9%
Private sector57%
Self-employed10%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts42%
Sales and office20%
Service17%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van85%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home8%

Housing

$232k Median Home Value +$10k (2010–19)
8% Built 2000 or Later
$830 Median Monthly Rent +$127 (2010–19)
61% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached66%
Multiple units10%
Mobile home2%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier37%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K5%
$100K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K19%
$250K to $299K16%
$300K to $399K16%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity13%
Fuel oil, kerosene46%
LP gas9%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas16%
Wood13%

Crime

Violent Crime in Franklin County

United States45
Massachusetts37

Property Crime in Franklin County

United States48
Massachusetts28

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (66%)(27%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton64%
Donald Trump27%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 21 3 18
Feb 23 3 13
Mar 32 4 12
Apr 44 4 4
May 55 4 0
Jun 64 5 0
Jul 69 4 0
Aug 67 4 0
Sep 59 4 0
Oct 47 4 1
Nov 38 4 3
Dec 27 4 14

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Franklin County

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding62
Tornado9
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Franklin County, MA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Franklin County, MA

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The Bement School
3 miles, S
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Eaglebrook School
3 miles, S

Colleges

Colleges near Franklin County, MA

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Amherst College
15 miles, S
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Hampshire College
18 miles, S
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Smith College
19 miles, S

Hospitals

Hospitals near Franklin County, MA

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Brattleboro Retreat
18 miles, N

Airports

Airports near Franklin County, MA

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Manchester Airport
63 miles, NE