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Franklin, NH

Founded 1764Merrimack CountyElev. 94 m
Population
8,757
Median home
$243,800
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
5
Sex offenders
3

Overview

About Franklin

With about 8,757 residents, Franklin is one of New Hampshire's notable places. Franklin was founded in 1764 and sits in Merrimack County. The median age is 42.9 and the median household income is $69,870. Homes carry a median value of $243,800, and about 62% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (94.2%). Around 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 33 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
8,757
Median age
42.9
Median household income
$69,870
Per-capita income
$35,657
Poverty rate
6.4%
High-school grad or higher
90.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
19.2%
Unemployment
4.6%
Avg. commute
32.5 min
Work from home
7.9%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White94.2%
Black0.3%
Asian0.2%
Workforce by occupation
Sales & office30.5%
Management, business, science & arts26.7%
Production, transportation & material moving19.3%
Service16.3%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance7.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$243,800
Median gross rent
$1,088/mo
Owner-occupied
62.3%
Median year built
1958
Households
3,596
Avg. household size
2.37

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Franklin has 5 public schools — 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 2 schools
Reading50%
Math45%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Compass Classical Academy Charter School (H)HighGrades 9–12charter
Franklin High SchoolHighGrades 9–13
Franklin Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 4–8
Compass Classical Academy Charter School (E)ElementaryGrades -1–8charter
Paul A. Smith SchoolElementaryGrades -1–3

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime71% below national
Franklin113
New Hampshire118
United States386
↑ 23% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime64% below national
Franklin710
New Hampshire923
United States1,952
↓ 20% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Franklin Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Franklin.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Merrimack County
Ice stormRelatively High
LightningRelatively High
HurricaneRelatively Moderate
Riverine floodingRelatively Moderate
Strong windRelatively Moderate
Winter weatherRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Franklin is in Merrimack County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Franklin was founded in 1764 and sits in Merrimack County. Elevation ~94 m.

Map of Franklin
Franklin, NH
Where Franklin is
ManchesterNashuaConcordRochesterDoverKeeneFranklin
Historic places

1 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Sulphite Railroad Bridge
Notable people from Franklin
Kenneth FrenchRobert M. LeachVaughn BlanchardFrank Jones SullowayMarian Cannon SchlesingerMary Louise HancockJedh Colby BarkerGerould WilhelmJenna LewisEnos K. Sawyer
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Nearby cities
Laconia (13 mi)Concord (16 mi)Lebanon (32 mi)Manchester (34 mi)Claremont (34 mi)Rochester (36 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Franklin, NH (3)

Public sex-offender registry records for Franklin, New Hampshire.

Brian A Davis
Franklin · Merrimack County · 03235
Cecil Joseph Thompson, 53
Franklin · Merrimeck County · 03235
AKA Michael Andrews Adams, Cecil Bowen
Robert W Clark
Franklin · Merrimack County · 03235

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Franklin — frequently asked

What is the population of Franklin, New Hampshire?
Franklin has a population of about 8,757, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Franklin?
The median home value in Franklin is $243,800, and the median gross rent is $1,088/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Franklin safe? What is the crime rate?
Franklin Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 113 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Franklin face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Merrimack County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including ice storm, lightning, hurricane.
How many schools are in Franklin?
Franklin has 5 public schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Franklin?
Public registry data lists 3 registered sex offenders in or near Franklin. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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