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Franklin County

    C+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      C
    2. Crime & Safety
      B-
    3. Housing
      B-
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      C+
    6. Diversity
      C
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      D-
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      B
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    12. Commute
      B
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    Franklin County is located in Maine with a population of 30,177. In Franklin County, most residents own their homes. Many young professionals and retirees live in Franklin County and residents tend to have moderate political views.
    Population
    30,177

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $136,300
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $596
    National
    $949
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      20%
    • Own
      80%
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    Franklin County Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B-
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      105.2
      282.7
    • Murder
      5.5
      6.1
    • Rape
      44.3
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      144
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,229.2
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      88.6
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    C
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      9%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      10%
    • 25-34 years
      11%
    • 35-44 years
      10%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      16%
    • 65+ years
      20%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      9%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      17%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      30%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      37%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      7%
      13%

    Working in Franklin County

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $45,541
    National
    $55,322
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