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Franklin, WI

Founded 1841Milwaukee CountyElev. 241 m
Population
35,751
Median home
$343,400
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
8
Sex offenders
5

Overview

About Franklin

With about 35,751 residents, Franklin is one of Wisconsin's notable places. Franklin was founded in 1841 and sits in Milwaukee County. The median age is 43.2 and the median household income is $108,342. Homes carry a median value of $343,400, and about 78% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (82%). Around 45% 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
35,751
Median age
43.2
Median household income
$108,342
Per-capita income
$51,764
Poverty rate
6.9%
High-school grad or higher
94.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
45.4%
Unemployment
3.6%
Avg. commute
24.5 min
Work from home
15.6%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White82%
Hispanic or Latino6.1%
Black2.9%
Asian5.5%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts50.9%
Sales & office22.8%
Production, transportation & material moving10.8%
Service9.2%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance6.3%

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

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$343,400
Median gross rent
$1,325/mo
Owner-occupied
77.8%
Median year built
1989
Households
14,062
Avg. household size
2.49

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

Education

Schools

Schools: Average

Franklin has 8 public schools5 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading54%
Math55%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Franklin HighHighGrades 912
Milwaukee County Correctional Facility SouthHighGrades 912
Forest Park MiddleMiddleGrades 68
Ben Franklin ElementaryElementaryGrades -15
Country Dale ElementaryElementaryGrades -15
Pleasant View ElementaryElementaryGrades -15
Robinwood ElementaryElementaryGrades -15
Southwood Glen ElementaryElementaryGrades -15

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

Safety

Crime

violent crime85% below national
Franklin59
Wisconsin304
United States386
16% lower than 2019
20192023
property crime49% below national
Franklin1,005
Wisconsin1,260
United States1,952
37% lower than 2019
20192023

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 High
Top hazards · Milwaukee County
Cold waveVery High
TornadoVery High
Winter weatherVery High
Heat waveRelatively High
Riverine floodingRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High

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

Context

Neighborhood info

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

Franklin was founded in 1841 and sits in Milwaukee County. Elevation ~241 m.

Map of Franklin
Franklin, WI
Where Franklin is
MilwaukeeMadisonGreen BayKenoshaRacineAppletonFranklin
Historic places

2 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Painesville ChapelFranklin Feed Mill
Notable people from Franklin
Rick BoogsThomas F. KonopSam Mayer
People searches in Franklin
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Nearby cities
Greenfield (5 mi)Oak Creek (6 mi)Muskego (6 mi)South Milwaukee (8 mi)West Allis (9 mi)New Berlin (9 mi)

Public records

Incarceration records — Milwaukee County

Most-recorded names in Milwaukee County booking & incarceration records:

Aaron Lewis (3)David Jones (2)John Williams (2)Dung Nguyen (2)Adriana Sanchez (2)John Miller (2)Alex Walker (1)Alexi Sanchez (1)Alexia Walker (1)Alexis Walker (1)Alfonzo Young (1)Alicia Lewis (1)Anh Nguyen (1)Dang Nguyen (1)Daniel Smith (1)James Miller (1)John Smith (1)Jose Willis (1)Larry Wright (1)Mary Smith (1)Warren Wilson (1)Adam Lewis (1)Adam Walker (1)Adonis Nguyen (1)

Names with the most public booking/incarceration records in the county. Source: state & county correctional rosters (first-party).

Registered sex offenders in Franklin, WI (5)

Public sex-offender registry records for Franklin, Wisconsin.

Charles L Walker, 56ABSCONDER
Franklin · Milwaukee County · 53132
AKA Charlie Brown, Charlie Lee Brown
Joseph Rivera, 45ABSCONDER
Franklin · Milwaukee County · 53132
AKA Joey K Rivera, Joseph D Rivera
Vernell Lee Young, 41
Franklin · Milwaukee County · 53132
AKA Vernell Young Lee, Kevin L Roberts
Thomas Martinez, 43ABSCONDER
Franklin · Milwaukee County · 53132
AKA Thomas Authur Martinez, Thomas A Martinez
Diante Vadil James, 45ABSCONDER
Franklin · Milwaukee County · 53132
AKA Michael Carter, Diante Vadil James

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, Wisconsin?
Franklin has a population of about 35,751, 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 $343,400, and the median gross rent is $1,325/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Franklin safe? What is the crime rate?
Franklin Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 59 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 Milwaukee County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including cold wave, tornado, winter weather.
How many schools are in Franklin?
Franklin has 8 public schools (5 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Franklin?
Public registry data lists 5 registered sex offenders in or near Franklin. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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