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Franklin, NC

Franklin, NC.

Population: 29,659 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Franklin, NC is $304,161 — up 1.3% over the past year. Typical rent runs $1,164/month. 10 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coldwave, landslide, icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$304,161

Median home value

+1.3%

1-year change

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$304,161
1-year appreciation
+1.3%
3-year appreciation
+11.8%
5-year appreciation
+36.2%
10-year appreciation
+114.2%
All-time peak (2026-05)
$304,483
House Price Index (state)
438.2 (+1.0% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

For-sale inventory
292
Days to pending
67 days
New listings (monthly)
73

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,164/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
92.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
10
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
2
High schools
3
Schools include
Cartoogechaye Elementary, East Franklin Elementary, Franklin High, Iotla Valley Elementary, Macon Middle School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, landslide, iceStorm, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 70% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
91.9%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
56.0°F
Average high
68.0°F
Average low
45.0°F
Annual precipitation
57.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
34
Days with Good air quality
342
Days with Moderate air quality
19
Highest AQI recorded (year)
93

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park (31 mi)
National parks include
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site, Blue Ridge Parkway
Airports within 30 mi
9
Nearest airport
Macon County Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Western Carolina Regional Airport (25 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
ANGEL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+269 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,987
Housing built before 1970
16.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
25.1%
Median annual property tax
$967
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
60.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
10,643
Average weekly wage
$874
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
218

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

FranklinState medianUS median
Median home value$304,161$287,250$289,727
Typical rent$1,164/mo$1,686/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$967$1,366$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Franklin, NC?
$304,161.
What is typical rent in Franklin, NC?
Typical rent: $1,164/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Franklin, NC?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, landslide, iceStorm, lightning.
What is the wildfire risk in Franklin, NC?
Risk to homes is higher than 70% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Franklin, NC?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Franklin, NC?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Franklin, NC?
10 schools (4 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the air quality in Franklin, NC?
Good. Median AQI: 34. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Franklin, NC?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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