Franklin Town, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
2,489 332.4M (US)
Median Age
51.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
59.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
23.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$63,250 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
84.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
27 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
5.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$199,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$638 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$653 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
63.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Delaware County
1
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

Delaware County
1
New York
3
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 16 20
Feb 2 12 23
Mar 2 10 32
Apr 3 2 43
May 4 0 54
Jun 4 0 63
Jul 4 0 68
Aug 4 0 66
Sep 4 0 59
Oct 4 1 47
Nov 3 4 38
Dec 2 11 26

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 41% of residents leaning left and 52% leaning right.

Liberal (41%) (53%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 57%
Hillary Clinton 37%
Other 6%

Schools

Franklin Central School
3 miles, NW 3.2 star
Unatego Junior-Senior High School
6 miles, NW 4.6 star
Unatego Middle School
6 miles, NW 2.3 star

Colleges

Hartwick College
9 miles, NE 2.8 star
SUNY Oneonta
10 miles, NE 2.8 star
SUNY College of Technology at Delhi
10 miles, SE 1.9 star

Hospitals

O'CONNOR Hospital
11 miles, SE
Delaware Valley Hospital, Inc
11 miles, SW 3.2 star
Chenango Memorial Hospital
26 miles, NW 2.3 star

Airports

Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport
70 miles, NW 1 star
Albany International Airport
73 miles, E 1.9 star