Franklin Town, Massachusetts

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Population in 2022: 33,656 (99% urban, 1% rural).
Males: 16,043  (47.7%)
Females: 17,613  (52.3%)
Median resident age:

42.2 years
Massachusetts median age:

40.3 years

Zip codes: 02038.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $115,969
Franklin Town:

$115,969
MA:

$94,488

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $66,166

Franklin Town city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $651,000
Franklin Town:

$651,000
MA:

$534,700

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $607,226; detached houses: $657,653; townhouses or other attached units: $419,326; in 2-unit structures: $535,813; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $958,237; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $250,687

Median gross rent in 2022: $1,814.

March 2022 cost of living index in Franklin Town: 132.5 (high, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 4.6%
(4.3% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 0.5% for Black residents, 15.2% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 22.4% for other race residents, 7.9% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Franklin Town, MA (2022)
    • 27,38783.2%White alone
    • 1,9065.8%Asian alone
    • 1,4954.5%Hispanic
    • 9492.9%Two or more races
    • 5001.5%Black alone
    • 550.2%Other race alone

Races in Franklin Town detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth

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Ancestries: Irish (19.3%), Italian (16.9%), American (8.6%), English (5.7%), Romanian (3.7%), French Canadian (3.5%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

2,958 residents are foreign born (4.0% Asia, 2.5% Europe, 1.0% Latin America).

This city:

9.0%
Massachusetts:

17.6%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $6,558 (1.2%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $6,210 (1.2%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Pawtucket, RI (14.6 miles , pop. 72,958).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (23.2 miles , pop. 589,141).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (153.7 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities:

Franklin, MA (0.6 miles ),
Bellingham, MA (1.9 miles ),
Wrentham, MA (1.9 miles ),
Norfolk, MA (2.1 miles ),
Medway, MA (2.2 miles ),
Millis, MA (2.5 miles ),
Millis-Clicquot, MA (2.5 miles ),
Plainville, MA (2.6 miles )

Latitude: 42.08 N, Longitude: 71.41 W

Distribution of median household income in Franklin Town, MA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Franklin Town, MA in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.1%
Massachusetts:

3.5%
Unemployment by year
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5 Pb
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 69.8. This is about average.

City:

69.8
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2022 was 0.236. This is about average. Closest monitor was 14.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.236
U.S.:

0.251
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 7.60. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 7.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

7.60
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 0.275. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 7.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.275
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 28.9. This is about average. Closest monitor was 9.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

28.9
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 6.92. This is about average. Closest monitor was 14.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

6.92
U.S.:

8.11
Lead Level

Lead (Pb) [µg/m3] level in 2001 was 0.0155. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 14.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.0155
U.S.:

0.0093

Tornado activity:

Franklin Town-area historical tornado activity is near Massachusetts state average. It is 39% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/9/1953, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 15.9 miles away from the Franklin Town city center killed 90 people and injured 1228 people and caused between $50,000,000 and $500,000,000 in damages.

On 6/9/1953, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 11.1 miles away from the city center injured 17 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Franklin Town-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Massachusetts state average. It is 73% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 196.6 miles away from Franklin Town center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi) earthquake occurred 203.6 miles away from the city center
On 1/19/1982 at 00:14:42, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 MD, 4.5 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 98.4 miles away from Franklin Town center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MB, 4.2 MS, 5.2 MW, 5.0 MW) earthquake occurred 202.7 miles away from Franklin Town center
On 10/16/2012 at 23:12:25, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 ML, Depth: 10.0 mi) earthquake occurred 111.4 miles away from Franklin Town center
On 8/22/1992 at 12:20:32, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MB, 3.8 MS, 4.7 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 213.9 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Norfolk County (31) is a lot greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 18
Emergencies Declared: 13

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 12, Storms: 10, Hurricanes: 6, Snowstorms: 5, Snows: 3, Winter Storms: 3, Blizzards: 2, Explosion: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Snowfall: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Water Main Break: 1, Wind: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Franklin Town:

  • BEN FRANKLIN NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 1 miles away; FRANKLIN, MA)
  • KINDRED TRANSITIONAL CARE AND REHAB-FRANKLIN (Nursing Home, about 2 miles away; FRANKLIN, MA)
  • SHELDONVILLE MANOR NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 4 miles away; WRENTHAM, MA)
  • MAPLES CONV HOME, INC (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; WRENTHAM, MA)
  • MAPLES REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; WRENTHAM, MA)
  • MOUNT ST RITA HEALTH CENTRE (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; CUMBERLAND, RI)
  • MEDWAY COUNTRY MANOR SKILLED NURSING AND REHAB (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; MEDWAY, MA)

Amtrak stations near Franklin Town:

  • 14 miles: FRAMINGHAM (443 WAVERLY ST.) . Services: public payphones, snack bar, paid short-term parking, taxi stand, public transit connection.
  • 16 miles: ROUTE 128 (WESTWOOD, UNIVERSITY AVE. & RTE. 128) . Services: ticket office, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, paid short-term parking, taxi stand, public transit connection.
  • 18 miles: PROVIDENCE (100 GASPEE ST.) . Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, snack bar, ATM, paid short-term parking, paid long-term parking, call for car rental service, taxi stand, public transit connection.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Franklin Town:

  • Bryant University (about 14 miles; Smithfield, RI; Full-time enrollment: 3,440)
  • Framingham State University (about 15 miles; Framingham, MA; FT enrollment: 5,743)
  • Wellesley College (about 16 miles; Wellesley, MA; FT enrollment: 2,658)
  • Babson College (about 17 miles; Wellesley, MA; FT enrollment: 3,230)
  • Providence College (about 17 miles; Providence, RI; FT enrollment: 4,312)
  • Rhode Island College (about 18 miles; Providence, RI; FT enrollment: 7,189)
  • Stonehill College (about 18 miles; Easton, MA; FT enrollment: 2,563)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Franklin Town: Forge Park-495 Station (A), Franklin-Dean College Station (B), Fairmount Fruit Farm (C), Camp Hayaston (D), Franklin Plaza (E), Shoppers Fair (F), Forge Industrial Park (G), Franklin Fire Department Station 2 (H), Franklin Fire Department Station 1 Headquarters (I), Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical School Library (J), E Ross Anderson Library (K), Franklin Public Library (L), Keller-Sullivan School Library (M). Display/hide their locations on the map

Shopping Centers: Indian Rock Shopping Center (1), Franklin Plaza Shopping Center (2), Franklin Village Shopping Center (3), Shoppers Fair Shopping Center (4). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Franklin Town include: Saint Johns Episcopal Church (A), Grace Baptist Church (B), Franklin United Methodist Church (C), Franklin Federated Church (D), Franklin Baptist Church (E), First Universalist Society (F), Christian Science Society (G), Union Church (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Union Street Cemetery (1), Saint Marys Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes, reservoirs, and swamps: Beaver Pond (A), Spruce Pond (B), Uncas Pond (C), Charles River Reservoir (D), Sanford Mill Pond (E), Franklin Reservoirs (F), Rays Pond (G), Spring Pond (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Shepards Brook (A), Cress Brook (B), Chicken Brook (C), Dix Brook (D), Miscoe Brook (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Franklin Town include: Dean Junior College Historic District (1), Dean Junior College Longley Field (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Norfolk County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This city:

2.8 people
Massachusetts:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

74.9%
Whole state:

63.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

4.5%
Whole state:

7.0%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.4% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households

People in group quarters in Franklin Town in 2010:

  • 788 people in college/university student housing
  • 72 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities
  • 7 people in residential treatment centers for juveniles (non-correctional)
  • 6 people in group homes intended for adults
  • 2 people in other noninstitutional facilities

For population 15 years and over in Franklin Town:

Marital status in Franklin Town, MA
  • Never married: 32.8%
  • Now married: 54.6%
  • Separated: 0.9%
  • Widowed: 4.3%
  • Divorced: 7.3%

For population 25 years and over in Franklin Town:

  • High school or higher: 97.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 55.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 24.7%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 25.8 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.5
Massachusetts average:

13.0

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Franklin Town
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Franklin Town, MA (based on Norfolk County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic355,32152
Mainline Protestant33,086115
Other30,59375
Evangelical Protestant11,32389
Orthodox3,5399
None236,988-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 108
Norfolk County:

1.65 / 10,000 pop.
Massachusetts:

1.98 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 6
Norfolk County:

0.09 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.05 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 134
This county:

2.04 / 10,000 pop.
Massachusetts:

2.22 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 103
Norfolk County:

1.57 / 10,000 pop.
Massachusetts:

1.77 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 556
Norfolk County:

8.48 / 10,000 pop.
Massachusetts:

8.76 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

7.1%
Massachusetts:

8.1%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

19.1%
State:

22.5%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Norfolk County:

12.9%
Massachusetts:

16.5%
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Elementary and Secondary - Instruction 720$3,917,900$65,29822$53,621
Elementary and Secondary - Other Total 99$614,641$74,50239$90,930
Firefighters 52$311,294$71,8370$0
Police Protection - Officers 47$311,294$79,4790$0
Streets and Highways 18$91,482$60,9880$0
Water Supply 16$104,007$78,0050$0
Financial Administration 15$110,720$88,5762$10,391
Other Government Administration 13$90,155$83,22010$8,880
Other and Unallocable 8$55,457$83,1860$0
Local Libraries 8$43,672$65,5086$6,244
Police - Other 8$51,711$77,5678$8,159
Sewerage 6$63,446$126,8920$0
Fire - Other 4$19,155$57,4659$9,160
Welfare 2$12,766$76,5962$2,220
Parks and Recreation 2$13,573$81,43819$4,674
Health 2$17,277$103,6621$3,926
Judicial and Legal 0$0 2$14,110
Natural Resources 0$0 2$9,596
Solid Waste Management 0$0 3$10,223
Totals for Government 1,020$5,828,550$68,571125$232,134

Franklin Town government finances - Expenditure in 2021 (per resident):

  • Construction - Water Utilities: $6,574,000 ($195.33)
    Sewerage: $140,000 ($4.16)
    General Public Buildings: $11,000 ($0.33)
  • Current Operations - Elementary and Secondary Education: $85,733,000 ($2547.33)
    General - Other: $18,108,000 ($538.03)
    General Public Buildings: $6,802,000 ($202.10)
    Local Fire Protection: $6,154,000 ($182.85)
    Regular Highways: $5,973,000 ($177.47)
    Police Protection: $5,631,000 ($167.31)
    Sewerage: $4,208,000 ($125.03)
    Water Utilities: $2,703,000 ($80.31)
    Solid Waste Management: $2,376,000 ($70.60)
    Financial Administration: $1,657,000 ($49.23)
    Libraries: $795,000 ($23.62)
    Central Staff Services: $710,000 ($21.10)
    Parks and Recreation: $506,000 ($15.03)
    Protective Inspection and Regulation - Other: $483,000 ($14.35)
    Health - Other: $204,000 ($6.06)
    Public Welfare - Other: $195,000 ($5.79)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $161,000 ($4.78)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $2,618,000 ($77.79)
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - Elementary and Secondary Education: $2,882,000 ($85.63)
    Other - Health - Other: $143,000 ($4.25)
    Other - Central Staff Services: $18,000 ($0.53)
  • Intergovernmental to State - Transit Utilities: $257,000 ($7.64)
    General - Other: $25,000 ($0.74)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Elementary and Secondary Education: $3,264,000 ($96.98)
    Regular Highways: $1,539,000 ($45.73)
    General - Other: $1,332,000 ($39.58)
    General Public Building: $723,000 ($21.48)
    Water Utilities: $680,000 ($20.20)
    Local Fire Protection: $558,000 ($16.58)
    Police Protection: $239,000 ($7.10)
    Parks and Recreation: $225,000 ($6.69)
    Sewerage: $86,000 ($2.56)
    Central Staff Services: $26,000 ($0.77)
    Financial Administration: $14,000 ($0.42)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $53,039,000 ($1575.92)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $386,000 ($11.47)

Franklin Town government finances - Revenue in 2021 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $6,181,000 ($183.65)
    Other: $3,028,000 ($89.97)
    Solid Waste Management: $2,717,000 ($80.73)
    Elementary and Secondary Education School Tuition and Transportation: $460,000 ($13.67)
    Parks and Recreation: $446,000 ($13.25)
    Elementary and Secondary Education School Lunch: $394,000 ($11.71)
    Elementary and Secondary Education - Other: $363,000 ($10.79)
    Parking Facilities: $2,000 ($0.06)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Other: $3,547,000 ($105.39)
    Education: $1,988,000 ($59.07)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $528,000 ($15.69)
    Donations From Private Sources: $320,000 ($9.51)
    Interest Earnings: $115,000 ($3.42)
    Fines and Forfeits: $42,000 ($1.25)
    Special Assessments: $1,000 ($0.03)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $7,519,000 ($223.41)
  • State Intergovernmental - Education: $35,033,000 ($1040.91)
    General Local Government Support: $2,777,000 ($82.51)
    Other: $1,532,000 ($45.52)
    Highways: $1,237,000 ($36.75)
    Public Welfare: $100,000 ($2.97)
  • Tax - Property: $89,854,000 ($2669.78)
    Other License: $1,623,000 ($48.22)
    Other Selective Sales: $819,000 ($24.33)

Franklin Town government finances - Debt in 2021 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $84,067,000 ($2497.83)
    Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $73,063,000 ($2170.88)
    Issue, Unspecified Public Purpose: $16,940,000 ($503.33)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $5,935,000 ($176.34)
  • Short Term Debt Outstanding - Beginning: $2,100,000 ($62.40)
    End of Fiscal Year: $1,200,000 ($35.65)

Franklin Town government finances - Cash and Securities in 2021 (per resident):

  • Bond Funds - Cash and Securities: $2,438,000 ($72.44)
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $35,621,000 ($1058.38)

8.01% of this county's 2021 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2020 ($110,572 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

8.01%
Massachusetts average:

6.35%

0.01% of residents moved from foreign countries ($78 average AGI)
Norfolk County:

0.01%
Massachusetts average:

0.01%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2020 and 2021:
from Suffolk County, MA  2.45% ($108,323 average AGI)
from Middlesex County, MA  1.44% ($133,728)
from Plymouth County, MA  0.82% ($79,265)


8.55% of this county's 2020 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2021 ($128,358 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

8.55%
Massachusetts average:

7.18%

0.01% of residents moved to foreign countries ($348 average AGI)
Norfolk County:

0.01%
Massachusetts average:

0.02%

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2020 and 2021:
to Suffolk County, MA  1.49% ($125,164 average AGI)
to Middlesex County, MA  1.29% ($128,115)
to Plymouth County, MA  1.14% ($98,759)

Strongest AM radio stations in Franklin Town:

  • WALE (990 AM; 50 kW; GREENVILLE, RI; Owner: NORTH AMERICAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WEEI (850 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WAMG (890 AM; 25 kW; DEDHAM, MA; Owner: MEGA COMMUNICATIONS OF DEDHAM LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WKOX (1200 AM; 50 kW; FRAMINGHAM, MA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WBIX (1060 AM; 40 kW; NATICK, MA; Owner: LANGER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WCRN (830 AM; 50 kW; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WWZN (1510 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ROSE CITY RADIO CORPORATION)
  • WBZ (1030 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WDDZ (550 AM; 5 kW; PAWTUCKET, RI; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WRCA (1330 AM; 25 kW; WALTHAM, MA; Owner: WRCA LICENSE, LLC)
  • WNRI (1380 AM; 2 kW; WOONSOCKET, RI; Owner: ANASTOS MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • WARL (1320 AM; 5 kW; ATTLEBORO, MA; Owner: THE ADD RADIO GROUP, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Franklin Town:

  • WGAO (88.3 FM; FRANKLIN, MA; Owner: DEAN COLLEGE)
  • WBMX (98.5 FM; BOSTON, MA; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WBOS (92.9 FM; BROOKLINE, MA; Owner: GREATER BOSTON RADIO, INC.)
  • WJMN (94.5 FM; BOSTON, MA; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WCRB (102.5 FM; WALTHAM, MA; Owner: CHARLES RIVER BROADCASTING WCRB LICE)
  • WTKK (96.9 FM; BOSTON, MA; Owner: GREATER BOSTON RADIO, INC.)
  • WROR-FM (105.7 FM; FRAMINGHAM, MA; Owner: GREATER BOSTON RADIO, INC.)
  • WWKX (106.3 FM; WOONSOCKET, RI; Owner: AAA ENTERTAINMENT LICENSING LLC)
  • WWBB (101.5 FM; PROVIDENCE, RI; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WGBH (89.7 FM; BOSTON, MA; Owner: WGBH EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION)
  • WBUR-FM (90.9 FM; BOSTON, MA; Owner: TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY)
  • WODS (103.3 FM; BOSTON, MA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WXKS-FM (107.9 FM; MEDFORD, MA; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WMJX (106.7 FM; BOSTON, MA; Owner: GREATER BOSTON RADIO, INC.)
  • WSNE-FM (93.3 FM; TAUNTON, MA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WAAF (107.3 FM; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WHHB (99.9 FM; HOLLISTON, MA; Owner: HOLLISTON HIGH SCHOOL)
  • WBCN (104.1 FM; BOSTON, MA; Owner: HEMISPHERE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WZLX (100.7 FM; BOSTON, MA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING CORPORATION OF BOSTON)
  • WBRU (95.5 FM; PROVIDENCE, RI; Owner: BROWN BROADCASTING SERVICE, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Franklin Town:

  • WCVB-TV (Channel 5; BOSTON, MA; Owner: WCVB HEARST-ARGYLE TV, INC.)
  • WGBH-TV (Channel 2; BOSTON, MA; Owner: WGBH EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION)
  • WMFP (Channel 62; LAWRENCE, MA; Owner: WSAH LICENSE, INC.)
  • WHDH-TV (Channel 7; BOSTON, MA; Owner: WHDH-TV)
  • WSBK-TV (Channel 38; BOSTON, MA; Owner: VIACOM INC.)
  • WBZ-TV (Channel 4; BOSTON, MA; Owner: VIACOM INC.)
  • WGBX-TV (Channel 44; BOSTON, MA; Owner: WGBH EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION)
  • WLVI-TV (Channel 56; CAMBRIDGE, MA; Owner: WLVI, INC.)
  • WFXT (Channel 25; BOSTON, MA; Owner: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS INC.)
  • WNAC-TV (Channel 64; PROVIDENCE, RI; Owner: WNAC, LLC)
  • WPRI-TV (Channel 12; PROVIDENCE, RI; Owner: TVL BROADCASTING OF RHODE ISLAND, LLC)
  • WUTF (Channel 66; MARLBOROUGH, MA; Owner: TELEFUTURA BOSTON LLC)
  • WLNE-TV (Channel 6; NEW BEDFORD, MA; Owner: FREEDOM BROADCASTING OF SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND, INC.)
  • WJAR (Channel 10; PROVIDENCE, RI; Owner: OUTLET BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WWDP (Channel 46; NORWELL, MA; Owner: NORWELL TELEVISION, LLC)
  • WUNI (Channel 27; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • WSBE-TV (Channel 36; PROVIDENCE, RI; Owner: RHODE ISLAND PUBLIC TELECOM. AUTHORITY)
  • W40BO (Channel 40; BOSTON, MA; Owner: PAXSON COMMUNICATIONS LPTV, INC.)
  • WBPX (Channel 68; BOSTON, MA; Owner: PAXSON BOSTON-68 LICENSE, INC.)
  • WPXQ (Channel 69; BLOCK ISLAND, RI; Owner: OCEAN STATE TELEVISION, L.L.C.)
  • WTMU-LP (Channel 32; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ZGS BOSTON, INC.)
  • WCEA-LP (Channel 58; BOSTON, MA; Owner: CHANNEL 19 TV CORPORATION)
  • WYDN (Channel 48; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: EDUCATIONAL PUBLIC TV CORPORATION)
  • WRIW-LP (Channel 50; PROVIDENCE, RI; Owner: ZGS PROVIDENCE, INC.)
  • WLWC (Channel 28; NEW BEDFORD, MA; Owner: C-28 FCC LICENSEE SUBSIDIARY, LLC)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 5Number of bridges
  • 39ft / 12.5mTotal length
  • $9,265,000Total costs
  • 31,615Total average daily traffic
  • 1,486Total average daily truck traffic
  • 42,041Total future (year 2031) average daily traffic
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Franklin Town, MA
  • 65.9%Utility gas
  • 23.1%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 6.2%Electricity
  • 3.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 0.7%Other fuel
  • 0.5%Wood
  • 0.3%No fuel used
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Franklin Town, MA
  • 53.5%Utility gas
  • 36.9%Electricity
  • 5.8%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 1.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 1.8%No fuel used


Franklin Town compared to Massachusetts state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • House age below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.
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