Franklin Town, ME
Living in Franklin Town
Bikeability
10
Walkability
11
Commute
27
Public Transit
20
Affordability
80
Public Safety
98
Airports
20
Hospitals
81
Colleges
49
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
6
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
1.4k
Population
-305 (2010–19)
48 y
Median Age
+2 (2010–19)
24%
College-Educated
+3% (2010–19)
61%
Family Households
-17% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years30%
75 years and over11%
Diversity
Asian1%
Caucasian97%
Multiracial2%
Education
Less than high school13%
High school graduate32%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household61%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone13%
Economy
$46k
Median Household Income
+$4.6k (2010–19)
82%
Above Poverty
33 mi
Average Commute
83%
Lived Here Last Year
-7% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K29%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector60%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance19%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts26%
Sales and office20%
Service22%
Commute
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$156k
Median Home Value
+$9.1k (2010–19)
18%
Built 2000 or Later
$797
Median Monthly Rent
+$188 (2010–19)
45%
Owner-Occupied
-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached76%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home22%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 199919%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier18%
Home Value
Less than $50K11%
$50K to $99K21%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K27%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K6%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K3%
House Heating Type
Electricity1%
Fuel oil, kerosene58%
LP gas14%
Utility gas1%
Wood22%
Crime
Violent Crime in Franklin Town
United States45
Maine15
Hancock County3
Property Crime in Franklin Town
United States48
Maine27
Hancock County17
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (49%)(45%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton43%
Donald Trump50%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19 | 4 | 18 |
| Feb | 22 | 3 | 16 |
| Mar | 31 | 4 | 14 |
| Apr | 42 | 4 | 3 |
| May | 53 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 67 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 66 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 47 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 38 | 5 | 2 |
| Dec | 26 | 4 | 15 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Franklin Town
Inland Flooding34
Tornado3
Coastal Flooding14
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard7
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Franklin Town, ME
Private Schools
Private Schools near Franklin Town, ME
Graham Lake School
9 miles, W
Kidspeace National Centers of New England
9 miles, W
George Stevens Academy
21 miles, SW
Blue Hill Harbor School
22 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Franklin Town, ME
College of the Atlantic
14 miles, S
University of Maine
29 miles, NW
Husson University
31 miles, NW
Maine Maritime Academy
31 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Franklin Town, ME
Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital
9 miles, SW
Mount Desert Island Hospital
15 miles, S
Northern Light Blue Hill Memorial Hospital
21 miles, SW
Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center
28 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Franklin Town, ME
Bangor International Airport
32 miles, NW
Portland International Jetport
122 miles, SW
Portsmouth International Airport at Pease
166 miles, SW
Manchester Airport
197 miles, SW