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Franklin County

    C+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      C+
    2. Housing
      B minus
    3. Nightlife
      B
    4. Good for Families
      B minus
    5. Diversity
      C
    6. Jobs
      B
    7. Weather
      D minus
    8. Cost of Living
      B
    9. Health & Fitness
      B minus
    10. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    11. Commute
      B
    Franklin County is located in Maine with a population of 29,982. 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
    29,982
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $139,800
    National
    $217,500
    Median Rent
    $635
    National
    $1,062
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      21%
    • Own
      79%
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    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • 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
    • 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
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      17%
    • 65+ years
      21%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      9%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      16%
      20%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      30%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      38%
      27%
    • Less than high school diploma
      7%
      12%
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    Working in Franklin County

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $51,422
    National
    $62,843
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