Franktown, VA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 3/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 1/10
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited 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
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
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
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
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
10 332.4M (US)
Median Age
55.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
100.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
100.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$152,931 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
40 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$493,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$643 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$585 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
100.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Northampton County
2
Virginia
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Northampton County
2
Virginia
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 3 38
Feb 3 3 40
Mar 4 0 47
Apr 3 0 57
May 4 0 65
Jun 4 0 74
Jul 5 0 79
Aug 5 0 77
Sep 4 0 71
Oct 4 0 60
Nov 3 0 51
Dec 4 1 41

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 54% of residents leaning left and 43% leaning right.

Liberal (54%) (43%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 45%
Hillary Clinton 52%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, VA State Senate District 20, VA State House District 100, VA
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Schools

Broadwater Academy
4 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Occohannock Elem
4 miles, E • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Eastern Shore Community College
13 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Virginia School of Hair Design
40 miles, SW • 1 star
Hampton University
41 miles, SW • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital
18 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Rappahannock General Hospital
32 miles, NW • 3.2 star
McCready Health
36 miles, NE
Riverside Walter Reed Hospital
37 miles, W • 3.2 star
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Airports

Norfolk International Airport
44 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Richmond International Airport
79 miles, NW • 2.3 star
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