Franklin City Property Records in Virginia

Franklin property records document ownership, assessed value, parcel boundaries, tax history, deeds, mortgages, liens, and subdivision or plan information for real estate in Franklin, Massachusetts. Users can access assessment and parcel information through the Town of Franklin Assessor’s Office, which maintains property cards, valuations, and map data. Deeds, mortgages, recorded plans, and other land records are available from the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds, online or in person. For registered land or title matters, records may also involve the Massachusetts Land Court and the registry’s registered land section. Property tax payment details may be available through the Town of Franklin Treasurer/Collector’s Office. These official sources are the best places to verify ownership, legal descriptions, transfers, and tax-related information.

Avg. Household Income
Avg. Household Income:
$65,125
Avg. Home Price
Avg. Home Price:
$227,200
Avg. Property Tax Amount
Avg. Property Tax Amount:
$1,677
Avg. Property Tax
Avg. Property Tax:
0.74%
Median Gross Rent
Median Gross Rent:
$995 / mo
Owner Occupied Housing Rate
Owner Occupied Housing Rate:
53%
Population
Population:
8,212

Franklin Property and Community Statistics

What Are the Crime Rates

This section covers reported crime in Franklin, grouped into violent crimes and property crimes. The violent crime figures include murder, robbery, and assault, while the property crime figures include total property crimes, burglary, and motor vehicle theft. Each number is a count of reported incidents in its category.

Franklin recorded 1 murder, 4 robberies, and 29 assaults. Property crimes totaled 215, with 20 burglaries and 17 motor vehicle thefts reported.

Readers can use these counts to compare the reported volume of each crime type in Franklin. The figures show what was reported in each category and do not explain why those crimes occurred.

Robberies
Robberies:
4
Burglary
Burglary:
20
Murder
Murder:
1
Auto Theft
Auto Theft:
17
Theft
Theft:
178
Assault
Assault:
29
Sex Offenders
Sex Offenders:
5

What Is the Population Profile of Franklin

Franklin's Race and Ethnicity data shows the racial and ethnic makeup of the city's residents, including population counts and percentages for each group. Black residents make up the largest share at 52% (4,244 people), followed by White residents at 38% (3,102) and Two + Races residents at 5% (419). Hispanic residents account for 3% (259), and Asian residents account for 2% (188).

Black
52%
4,244
White
38%
3,102
Two + Races
5%
419
Hispanic
3%
259
Asian
2%
188
Other Race
0%
0
American Indian
0%
0
Pacific Islander
0%
0

Franklin, Ratings Compared Across Virginia B-

The ratings for Franklin cover different aspects of life in the city. Its highest-rated categories are Diversity (A), Cost of Living (B+), and Good for Retirees (B+). Other notable ratings include Weather (B), Commute (B), and Jobs (B-), while Public Schools is rated C-. These ratings provide an overview of key quality-of-life categories.

Public Schools
Public Schools
C-
Cost of Living
Cost of Living
B+
Health & Fitness
Health & Fitness
C+
Outdoor Activities
Outdoor Activities
C+
Nightlife
Nightlife
B-
Weather
Weather
B
Commute
Commute
B
Access to Bars
Access to Bars
C
Access to Coffee Shops
Access to Coffee Shops
C+
Access to Outdoor Activities
Access to Outdoor Activities
C+
Access to Parks
Access to Parks
C
Access to Restaurants
Access to Restaurants
B
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
N/G
Diversity
Diversity
A
Good for Families
Good for Families
C+
Good for Retirees
Good for Retirees
B+
Good for Young Professionals
Good for Young Professionals
B
Housing
Housing
B-
Jobs
Jobs
B-
Walkability
Walkability
C+

How Educated Is Franklin

Franklin's Education data shows residents' educational attainment, including High School (30%), Bachelor Degree (16%), and Below High School (15%). The data also includes other available education levels.

High School
30%
Bachelor Degree
16%
Below High School
15%
Some College
9%
Associate Degree
8%
Masters Degree
8%
Doctorate
2%

When Were Homes Built

Franklin's Home Age data shows when homes were built across different construction periods. Most homes were built during 1940 - 1959 (31%), followed by 1960 - 1979 (22%) and 1980 - 1999 (21%). The data also includes other available construction periods.

1940 - 1959
31%
1960 - 1979
22%
1980 - 1999
21%
2000 - Present
14%
Before 1939
11%

How Many Bedrooms Do Homes Have?

Franklin's Home Size data shows the distribution of homes by number of bedrooms. Most homes have 3 Bedrooms (38%), followed by 2 Bedrooms (29%) and 4 Bedrooms (24%). The data also includes other available bedroom categories.

3 Bedrooms
38%
2 Bedrooms
29%
4 Bedrooms
24%
1 Bedroom
5%
5 or More Bedrooms
4%
No Bedrooms
0.18%

What Is the Average Age

Franklin's Population data shows the distribution of residents by age group. The largest groups are 65 Plus (19%), Under 10 (14%), and 55 - 64 (14%). The data also includes other available age groups.

65 Plus
19%
Under 10
14%
55 - 64
14%
25 - 34
13%
45 - 54
12%
10 - 17
12%
35 - 44
10%
18 - 24
5%

Property Market Trends at Franklin

Franklin's property market remains strong, with the median home price reaching approximately $227,200. Suburban areas, however, offer more affordable housing options. The rental market is also competitive, with the median rent around $995 per month. Despite high demand and limited inventory, the market remains resilient, attracting both buyers and investors seeking long-term value in Franklin's dynamic real estate landscape.

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