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Franklin County
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Franklin County

#19 in Best Counties to Buy a House in Virginia
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A minus
    2. Housing
      A minus
    3. Nightlife
      C
    4. Good for Families
      B+
    5. Diversity
      B minus
    6. Jobs
      B+
    7. Weather
      B minus
    8. Cost of Living
      A minus
    9. Health & Fitness
      B
    10. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    11. Commute
      C
    Franklin County is located in Virginia with a population of 54,829. In Franklin County, most residents own their homes. Many young professionals and retirees live in Franklin County and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Franklin County are highly rated.
    Population
    54,829
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $181,400
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $758
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      20%
    • Own
      80%
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    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      166.6
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      104.1
      40.7
    • Robbery
      62.5
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      333.3
      500.1
    • Theft
      3,124.3
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      83.3
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      9%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      10%
    • 35-44 years
      9%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      16%
    • 65+ years
      24%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      8%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      14%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      32%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      34%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      11%
      11%
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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
    $59,667
    National
    $69,021
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