The Town FilesFranklin, Indiana
City in Johnson County · population 25,313 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $231,500
- Household income
- $82,380
- Jan low / Jul high
- 18° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 17 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 30
- Median age
- 34.5
Franklin is a city of 25,313 people in Johnson County, Indiana. The median home is worth $231,500, above the typical Indiana town ($150,400). It ranks better for young professionals than 82% of Indiana towns, more vibrant than 82% of Indiana towns, better transit than 77% of Indiana towns.
How Franklin ranks
Percentile among Indiana towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Indiana towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Franklin is worth $231,500, above the typical Indiana town ($150,400). Homes cost about 2.8 times the median household income of $82,380, which is more affordable than 34% of Indiana towns. Median rent is $1,186 a month. 65.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Franklin | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $231,500 | $150,400 |
| Median rent | $1,186 | $888 |
| Median household income | $82,380 | $61,953 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.8× | 2.5× |
| Homeownership | 65.7% | 73.4% |
| Median year built | 1994 | 1966 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.1% | — |
Who lives in Franklin
| People | Franklin | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.5 | 38.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.5% | 17.1% |
| Under 18 | 24.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.8% | 17.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.0% | 11.6% |
| Veterans | 5.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.9% | — |
| Work from home | 11.5% | 6.2% |
| Average commute | 25.0 min | 24.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.6% | 89.2% |
Weather in Franklin
July highs average 84.2°F and January lows 17.9°F. About 45.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 16.9 inches of snow (typical Indiana town: 21.1 in). Expect about 18 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 117 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
30 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Franklin since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Indiana town. 14 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on March 31, 2023 about 3.8 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 29 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 11, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 65 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 25, 2011.
Severe weather in Johnson County since 1996
Johnson County has been included in 16 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3641: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 15, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4704: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| April 3, 2020 | Biological | DR-4515: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3456: Covid-19 |
| April 22, 2014 | Severe Storm | DR-4173: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
Jobs and pay in Johnson County
Johnson County had 65,487 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,444 a year. Unemployment was 2.7% in 2023; in Franklin itself the ACS puts it at 3.9%.
Public schools in Franklin
8 public schools with 5,223 students, about 16.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Community High School | 9-12 | 1,590 | 18.7 |
| Franklin Community Middle School | 7-8 | 741 | 14.5 |
| Custer Baker Intermediate School | 5-6 | 736 | 14.4 |
| Creekside Elementary School | PK-4 | 528 | 16.5 |
| Northwood Elementary School | PK-4 | 506 | 15.8 |
| Clark Elementary School | K-5 | 501 | 15.7 |
| Needham Elementary School | PK-4 | 336 | 15.3 |
| Webb Elementary School | PK-4 | 285 | 15.8 |
Towns near Franklin
- Whiteland, IN4.3 mi · 4,599 people · home $232,100
- New Whiteland, IN5.3 mi · 5,550 people · home $211,800
- Greenwood, IN8.0 mi · 63,830 people · home $276,100
- Bargersville, IN8.8 mi · 9,560 people · home $438,900
- Edinburgh, IN10.9 mi · 4,435 people · home $154,500
- Shelbyville, IN15.0 mi · 20,067 people · home $174,700
- Beech Grove, IN15.3 mi · 14,717 people · home $182,600
- Brooklyn, IN17.4 mi · 2,511 people · home $119,000
Franklin questions
Is Franklin, Indiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Franklin scores better for retirees than 24% of Indiana towns and quieter than 13%. 15.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 34.5).
How much does a house cost in Franklin?
The median owner-occupied home in Franklin is valued at $231,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $82,380, so homes cost about 2.8 times income. Median rent is $1,186 a month.
What is the weather like in Franklin?
July highs average 84.2°F and January lows 17.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 45.4 inches of precipitation a year and 16.9 inches of snow.
Does Franklin get tornadoes?
30 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Franklin since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on March 31, 2023. The typical Indiana town has had 23.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)