Franklin Township, PA

Living in Franklin Township

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Bikeability 9
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Walkability 33
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Commute 52
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Public Transit 9
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Affordability 50
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Public Safety 91
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Airports 5
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Hospitals 41
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Colleges 76
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Schools 81
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Residents

1.7k Population -124 (2010–19)
45  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
33% College-Educated +16% (2010–19)
70% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years34%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Black<1%
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school6%
High school graduate33%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree20%
Graduate degree13%

Households

Family household70%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$77k Median Household Income +$21k (2010–19)
93% Above Poverty +5% (2010–19)
27  mi Average Commute
94% Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K13%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K or more12%

Employers

Government3%
Private sector69%
Self-employed9%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts38%
Sales and office26%
Service13%

Commute

Car, truck, or van90%
Walked3%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$202k Median Home Value +$38k (2010–19)
16% Built 2000 or Later
$548 Median Monthly Rent +$121 (2010–19)
79% Owner-Occupied +1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached81%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home15%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199923%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier17%

Home Value

Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K8%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K13%
$300K to $399K12%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K3%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke6%
Electricity20%
Fuel oil, kerosene41%
LP gas23%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas5%
Wood4%

Crime

Violent Crime in Franklin Township

United States45
Pennsylvania34
Scranton Metro Area28
Luzerne County24

Property Crime in Franklin Township

United States48
Pennsylvania30
Scranton Metro Area27
Luzerne County29

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (47%)(50%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton39%
Donald Trump58%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 24 3 15
Feb 26 3 10
Mar 34 3 8
Apr 46 4 3
May 56 4 0
Jun 65 5 0
Jul 69 4 0
Aug 68 4 0
Sep 60 4 0
Oct 49 4 0
Nov 39 4 2
Dec 29 3 9

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Franklin Township

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding62
Tornado11
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Franklin Township, PA

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Franklin Township, PA

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Eihab School
6 miles, N

Colleges

Colleges near Franklin Township, PA

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King's College
9 miles, S
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Wilkes University
10 miles, S

Hospitals

Hospitals near Franklin Township, PA

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Airports

Airports near Franklin Township, PA

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