Franklin Township, OH

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 4/10
directions_bus Transit 4/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
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
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
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
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
6,304 332.4M (US)
Median Age
36.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
51.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
51.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$60,833 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
79.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
19.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$230,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$644 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$787 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
53.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Portage County
1
Akron Metro Area
3
Ohio
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Portage County
3
Akron Metro Area
5
Ohio
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 13 26
Feb 2 10 29
Mar 3 8 37
Apr 3 2 49
May 4 0 58
Jun 4 0 68
Jul 4 0 72
Aug 3 0 70
Sep 4 0 63
Oct 3 0 51
Nov 3 2 42
Dec 3 11 30

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 52% of residents leaning left and 42% leaning right.

Liberal (53%) (43%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 47%
Hillary Clinton 48%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 14, OH State Senate District 28, OH State House District 72, OH
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Schools

Theodore Roosevelt High School
<1 miles, W • 4.1 star
Stanton Middle School
1 miles, W • 4.1 star
Walls Elementary School
1 miles, SW • 4.1 star
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Colleges

Kent State University at Kent
2 miles, S • 1.9 star
Fortis College-Ravenna
5 miles, E • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Western Reserve Hospital
9 miles, W • 4.1 star
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Airports

Akron-Canton Regional Airport
19 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Pittsburgh International Airport
75 miles, SE • 3.2 star
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