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Franklin, TN

Founded 1799Williamson CountyElev. 196 m
Population
85,575
Median home
$646,300
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
26
Sex offenders
6

Overview

About Franklin

With about 85,575 residents, Franklin is one of Tennessee's notable places. Franklin was founded in 1799 and sits in Williamson County. The median age is 37.8 and the median household income is $115,000. Homes carry a median value of $646,300, and about 64% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (74.3%). Around 64% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 25 minutes.

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

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
85,575
Median age
37.8
Median household income
$115,000
Per-capita income
$58,094
Poverty rate
4.8%
High-school grad or higher
95.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
64.3%
Unemployment
2.4%
Avg. commute
24.5 min
Work from home
28.2%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White74.3%
Hispanic or Latino7.3%
Black5.8%
Asian8.9%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts58.5%
Sales & office21.5%
Service12.3%
Production, transportation & material moving4.7%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance3.1%

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

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$646,300
Median gross rent
$1,861/mo
Owner-occupied
64.3%
Median year built
2001
Households
33,158
Avg. household size
2.56

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

Education

Schools

Schools: Average

Franklin has 26 public schools — 14 elementary, 6 middle, 5 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 5 schools
Reading57%
Math70%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Centennial High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Franklin High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Fred J Page High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Renaissance High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Vanguard Virtual High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Fred J Page Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Freedom IntermediateMiddleGrades 5–6
Freedom Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 7–8
Grassland Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Legacy Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Poplar Grove 5-8MiddleGrades 5–8
Clovercroft Elementary SchoolElementary
Creekside Elementary SchoolElementary
Franklin ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–4

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

Safety

Crime

violent crime61% below national
Franklin151
Tennessee646
United States386
↓ 12% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime47% below national
Franklin1,037
Tennessee2,403
United States1,952
↓ 7% 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 Moderate
Top hazards · Williamson County
Cold waveRelatively High
Ice stormRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High
Riverine floodingRelatively Moderate
TornadoRelatively Moderate
Winter weatherRelatively Moderate

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

Context

Neighborhood info

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

Franklin was founded in 1799 and sits in Williamson County. Elevation ~196 m.

Population trend
87K61K85,57520102024
Map of Franklin
Franklin, TN
Where Franklin is
Nashville-DavidsonMemphisKnoxvilleChattanoogaClarksvilleMurfreesboroFranklin
Historic places

59 on the National Register of Historic Places, incl. 1 National Historic Landmark.

Hiram Masonic Lodge No. 7CedarmontCox HouseLotz HouseMontpierHarrison HouseSt. Paul's Episcopal ChurchRainey House
Notable people from Franklin
Luke BenwardBill LeeJames StormGarrison MathewsGeorge S. HoustonRobert KnightC. J. BeathardJack AlcottJohn P. BuchananJoan Pennington
People searches in Franklin
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Nearby cities
Brentwood (7 mi)Nolensville (11 mi)Spring Hill (12 mi)Nashville-Davidson (18 mi)Smyrna (18 mi)La Vergne (18 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Franklin, TN (6)

Public sex-offender registry records for Franklin, Tennessee.

Steven Eugene Baker, 74
Franklin · Williamson County · 37067
Steven Eugene Baker, 74
Franklin · Williamson County · 37067
Daniel Lee Johnson, 53
Franklin · Williamson County · 37064
Richard Logan Long-Davis, 26
Franklin · Williamson County · 37064
AKA Richard Long Davis, Richard Logan Long Davis
Michael Henry Lee, 27
Franklin · Williamson County · 37064
AKA Mike Henry Lee, Michael Henry Lee
Johnthony Kenton Walker, 33
Franklin · Williamson County · 37067
AKA Johnthany Kenton Walker

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, Tennessee?
Franklin has a population of about 85,575, 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 $646,300, and the median gross rent is $1,861/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Franklin safe? What is the crime rate?
Franklin Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 151 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 Williamson County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including cold wave, ice storm, strong wind.
How many schools are in Franklin?
Franklin has 26 public schools (14 elementary, 6 middle, 5 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Franklin?
Public registry data lists 6 registered sex offenders in or near Franklin. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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