Franklin Township, PA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
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
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
2,346 332.4M (US)
Median Age
47.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
58.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
21.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$64,514 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
30 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$129,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$478 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$730 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
69.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Fayette County
2
Pittsburgh Metro Area
3
Pennsylvania
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Fayette County
1
Pittsburgh Metro Area
3
Pennsylvania
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 16 27
Feb 2 12 30
Mar 3 7 38
Apr 4 2 49
May 4 0 58
Jun 4 0 66
Jul 4 0 70
Aug 4 0 69
Sep 3 0 62
Oct 2 0 51
Nov 4 2 41
Dec 2 10 31

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 45% of residents leaning left and 52% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (45%) (53%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 68%
Hillary Clinton 30%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 14, PA State Senate District 32, PA State House District 52, PA
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Schools

Franklin Sch
1 miles, E • 2.8 star
Menallen Sch
5 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Frazier HS
6 miles, N • 4.1 star
Frazier MS
6 miles, N • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Laurel Business Institute
7 miles, S • 1 star
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Hospitals

Uniontown Hospital
7 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Highlands Hospital
8 miles, E • 3.2 star
Excela Health-Frick Hospital
14 miles, E • 4.1 star
Monongahela Valley Hospital
15 miles, N • 3.2 star
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Airports

Arnold Palmer Regional Airport
25 miles, NE • 1 star
Pittsburgh International Airport
42 miles, N • 3.2 star
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