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Franklin Township

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    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Public Schools
      grade A
    2. Crime & Safety
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    3. Housing
      grade A minus
    4. Nightlife
      grade A minus
    5. Good for Families
      grade A+
    6. Diversity
      grade A minus
    7. Jobs
      grade A
    8. Weather
      grade B minus
    9. Cost of Living
      grade B
    10. Health & Fitness
      grade A minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      grade B
    12. Commute
      grade A+

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    Franklin Township is located in Iowa with a population of 24,916. Franklin Township is in Story County and is one of the best places to live in Iowa. Living in Franklin Township offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Franklin Township there are a lot of bars, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Franklin Township and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Franklin Township are highly rated.

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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $259,400
    National
    $281,900
    Median Rent
    $934
    National
    $1,268
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      37%
    • Own
      63%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    grade unavailable
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      No data available  
      national  282.7
    • Murder
      No data available  
      national  6.1
    • Rape
      No data available  
      national  40.7
    • Robbery
      No data available  
      national  135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      No data available  
      national  500.1
    • Theft
      No data available  
      national  2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      No data available  
      national  284

    Residents

    Diversity
    grade A minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      8%
    • 18-24 years
      18%
    • 25-34 years
      13%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      10%
    • 55-64 years
      11%
    • 65+ years
      18%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      30%
      national  13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      34%
      national  21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      24%
      national  28%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      11%
      national  26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      2%
      national  11%

    Working in Franklin Township

    Jobs
    grade A
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $77,693
    National
    $75,149

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