Franklin Township, PA
Living in Franklin Township
Bikeability
3
Walkability
14
Commute
19
Public Transit
4
Affordability
66
Public Safety
86
Airports
33
Hospitals
60
Colleges
99
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
48
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
4.2k
Population
-91 (2010–19)
50 y
Median Age
+3 (2010–19)
17%
College-Educated
+3% (2010–19)
60%
Family Households
-19% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years12%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years33%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Asian1%
Caucasian93%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Native American3%
Other1%
Education
Less than high school12%
High school graduate50%
Some College21%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household60%
Householder living alone23%
Householder not living alone17%
Economy
$63k
Median Household Income
+$4.7k (2010–19)
96%
Above Poverty
36 mi
Average Commute
92%
Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K12%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K26%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K5%
Employers
Government2%
Private sector82%
Self-employed2%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance16%
Factory and transportation26%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Sales and office16%
Service10%
Commute
Car, truck, or van96%
Walked1%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$176k
Median Home Value
+$2.9k (2010–19)
15%
Built 2000 or Later
$732
Median Monthly Rent
+$113 (2010–19)
73%
Owner-Occupied
-8% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached77%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home11%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier20%
Home Value
Less than $50K12%
$50K to $99K15%
$100K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K25%
$200K to $249K22%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke12%
Electricity27%
Fuel oil, kerosene43%
LP gas7%
Utility gas5%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Franklin Township
United States45
Pennsylvania34
Allentown Metro Area21
Carbon County25
Property Crime in Franklin Township
United States48
Pennsylvania30
Allentown Metro Area27
Carbon County17
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (44%)(52%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton29%
Donald Trump68%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27 | 3 | 11 |
| Feb | 29 | 3 | 10 |
| Mar | 38 | 4 | 6 |
| Apr | 49 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 42 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 32 | 4 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Franklin Township
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding53
Tornado7
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Franklin Township, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Franklin Township, PA
Packer Ridge Academy
3 miles, W
Pa Treatment & Healing - Lehigton
3 miles, SW
St Joseph Regional Academy
4 miles, W
St John Neumann Regional School
4 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Franklin Township, PA
Muhlenberg College
20 miles, SE
Cedar Crest College
20 miles, S
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton
21 miles, NW
Moravian College
21 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Franklin Township, PA
Blue Mountain Hospital
4 miles, SW
Palmerton Hospital
4 miles, SE
St Luke's Miners Memorial Hospital
13 miles, W
Lehigh Valley Hospital-Hazleton
17 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Franklin Township, PA
Lehigh Valley International Airport
18 miles, SE
Wilkes-Barre-Scranton International Airport
34 miles, N
Trenton Mercer Airport
60 miles, SE
Philadelphia International Airport
71 miles, S