In Franklin, Alabama, the median home price is $182,220, compared with the Alabama median of $232,587; median household income is $53,338; the population is 31,966; schools rate 6.5 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 217.6 per 100k; and the average commute is 26.0 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Franklin at a glance
Population
31,966
Median Household Income
$53,338
Typical Home Value
$182,220
School District Rating
6.5
Violent Crime Rate
217.6
Avg Commute Time
26.0
About Franklin
Franklin has a population of 31,966. The median home value is $182,220, 22% below the Alabama median. Median household income is $53,338 (17% below the Alabama median). The most populated towns are Russellville, Phil Campbell, and Red Bay.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Franklin
4 towns, by population.
County rankings in Alabama
Every county in Alabama, ranked on one decision metric at a time.
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- 02Lowest monthly housing paymentCounties With the Lowest Monthly Housing Payment in Alabama
- 03Lowest property taxLowest Property Taxes in Alabama by County
- 04Cheapest homeowners insuranceCounties With the Cheapest Homeowners Insurance in Alabama
- 05Cheapest childcare costCounties With the Cheapest Childcare in Alabama
- 06Lowest natural disaster riskLowest Natural Disaster Risk Counties in Alabama
- 07Lowest flood riskLowest Flood Risk Counties in Alabama
- 08Lowest wildfire riskLowest Wildfire Risk Counties in Alabama
- 09Safest countiesSafest Counties (Lowest Violent Crime) in Alabama
- 10Best school ratingsAlabama School Rankings by County
- 11Highest household incomeCounties With the Highest Household Income in Alabama
- 12Shortest commute timeCounties With the Shortest Commute in Alabama
- 13Fastest-selling homesCounties Where Homes Sell Fastest in Alabama
Franklin at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Franklin?
- Franklin has a population of 31,966 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Franklin?
- The median home value in Franklin is $182,220. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Franklin?
- Median household income in Franklin is $53,338 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Franklin in?
- Franklin is in Alabama.
- How many towns are in Franklin?
- Franklin contains 4 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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