The Town FilesFranklin, Ohio
City in Warren County · population 11,690 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $183,100
- Household income
- $58,587
- Jan low / Jul high
- 20° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 10 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 25
- Median age
- 35.2
Franklin is a city of 11,690 people in Warren County, Ohio. The median home is worth $183,100, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 85% of Ohio towns, more walkable than 80% of Ohio towns, more vibrant than 74% of Ohio towns.
How Franklin ranks
Percentile among Ohio towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Ohio towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Franklin is worth $183,100, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 3.1 times the median household income of $58,587, which is more affordable than 26% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $981 a month. 60.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Franklin | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $183,100 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $981 | $914 |
| Median household income | $58,587 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.1× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 60.7% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1967 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Franklin
| People | Franklin | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.2 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 12.2% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 20.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.8% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 22.5% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 8.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.8% | — |
| Work from home | 8.6% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 23.1 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.4% | 90.9% |
Weather in Franklin
July highs average 85.8°F and January lows 20.4°F. About 42.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 9.7 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 22 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 120 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
25 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Franklin since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 3, 1974 about 8.7 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 43 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 2, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 47 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on June 30, 1990.
Severe weather in Warren County since 1996
Warren County has been included in 13 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
| October 24, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1805: Severe Wind Storm Associated With Tropical Depression Ike |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3250: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Warren County
Warren County had 100,746 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $69,570 a year. Unemployment was 3% in 2023; in Franklin itself the ACS puts it at 4.6%.
Public schools in Franklin
7 public schools with 2,594 students, about 18.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin High School | 8-12 | 679 | 18.9 |
| Franklin Junior High School | 7-8 | 401 | 19.1 |
| Hunter Elementary School | K-6 | 399 | 19.0 |
| George H Gerke Elementary School | K-6 | 322 | 23.0 |
| Anthony Wayne Elementary School | K-6 | 299 | 17.6 |
| Pennyroyal Elementary School | K-6 | 290 | 18.1 |
| William C Schenck Elementary School | K-6 | 204 | 17.0 |
Towns near Franklin
- Carlisle, OH2.1 mi · 5,501 people · home $207,100
- Springboro, OH3.3 mi · 19,062 people · home $357,800
- Hunter, OH4.3 mi · 3,363 people · home $251,700
- Middletown, OH5.1 mi · 50,987 people · home $164,400
- Miamisburg, OH5.4 mi · 19,923 people · home $231,300
- Germantown, OH6.5 mi · 5,796 people · home $205,900
- West Carrollton, OH8.2 mi · 13,129 people · home $156,900
- Monroe, OH8.4 mi · 15,412 people · home $282,400
Franklin questions
Is Franklin, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Franklin scores better for retirees than 2% of Ohio towns and quieter than 20%. 12.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.2).
How much does a house cost in Franklin?
The median owner-occupied home in Franklin is valued at $183,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $58,587, so homes cost about 3.1 times income. Median rent is $981 a month.
What is the weather like in Franklin?
July highs average 85.8°F and January lows 20.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 42.3 inches of precipitation a year and 9.7 inches of snow.
Does Franklin get tornadoes?
25 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Franklin since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 3, 1974. The typical Ohio town has had 16.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)