Franklin County, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
47,066 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
62.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
23.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$63,747 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
84.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$128,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$523 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$690 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
53.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

New York
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

New York
3
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 18 15
Feb 2 16 18
Mar 2 13 28
Apr 3 5 42
May 3 0 54
Jun 4 0 63
Jul 4 0 67
Aug 4 0 65
Sep 3 0 58
Oct 4 0 46
Nov 3 7 35
Dec 2 17 22

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 53% of residents leaning left and 40% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (54%) (40%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 47%
Hillary Clinton 44%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 21, NY State Senate District 45, NY Assembly District 115, NY
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Schools

Saint Regis Falls Central School
13 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Bloomingdale School
17 miles, S • 2.8 star
Davis Elementary School
17 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Franklin Academy High School
17 miles, NE • 5 star

Colleges

North Country Community College
21 miles, S • 1.4 star
SUNY College at Potsdam
33 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Clarkson University
34 miles, NW • 4.6 star

Hospitals

Alice Hyde Medical Center
18 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Adirondack Medical Center
19 miles, S • 3.2 star
Canton-Potsdam Hospital
34 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Massena Memorial Hospital
38 miles, NW • 3.2 star

Airports

Ogdensburg International Airport
57 miles, NW • 1 star
Burlington International Airport
58 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Watertown International Airport
94 miles, W • 1 star