The Town FilesFranklin, Pennsylvania
Township in Lycoming County · population 903 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $247,100
- Household income
- $88,125
- Jan low / Jul high
- 16° / 80°
- Snow a year
- 48 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 12
- Median age
- 47.8
Franklin is a township of 903 people in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. The median home is worth $247,100, above the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). It ranks easier by car than 96% of Pennsylvania towns, better for families than 83% of Pennsylvania towns, quieter than 81% of Pennsylvania towns.
How Franklin ranks
Percentile among Pennsylvania towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Pennsylvania towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Franklin is worth $247,100, above the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). Homes cost about 2.8 times the median household income of $88,125, which is more affordable than 53% of Pennsylvania towns. Median rent is $938 a month. 85.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Franklin | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $247,100 | $214,250 |
| Median rent | $938 | $996 |
| Median household income | $88,125 | $75,278 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.8× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 85.8% | 81.5% |
| Median year built | 1971 | 1971 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 5.2% | — |
Who lives in Franklin
| People | Franklin | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.8 | 44.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.2% | 21.1% |
| Under 18 | 18.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.1% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.0% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 8.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 7.0% | 10.6% |
| Average commute | 29.7 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 84.1% | 89.0% |
Weather in Franklin
July highs average 80.3°F and January lows 16.2°F. About 48.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 47.9 inches of snow (typical Pennsylvania town: 31.8 in). Expect about 4 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 145 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Franklin since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Pennsylvania town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on April 15, 2019 about 9.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on March 31, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 17 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on July 19, 1983.
Severe weather in Lycoming County since 1996
Lycoming County has been included in 21 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 11, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4815: Tropical Storm Debby |
| March 30, 2020 | Biological | DR-4506: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3441: Covid-19 |
| November 27, 2018 | Severe Storm | DR-4408: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| December 2, 2016 | Flood | DR-4292: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Lycoming County
Lycoming County had 49,795 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $55,535 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in Franklin itself the ACS puts it at 2.6%.
Public schools in Franklin
1 public school with 179 students, about 14.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carl G Renn El Sch | PK-6 | 179 | 14.9 |
Towns near Franklin
- Jordan, PA3.3 mi · 850 people · home $226,500
- Moreland, PA4.0 mi · 1,015 people · home $284,700
- Penn, PA4.5 mi · 895 people · home $222,600
- Pine, PA4.6 mi · 1,011 people · home $231,800
- Picture Rocks, PA7.0 mi · 643 people · home $191,100
- Hughesville, PA7.2 mi · 2,154 people · home $208,700
- Wolf, PA7.7 mi · 3,105 people · home $196,100
- Greenwood, PA8.1 mi · 1,881 people · home $218,700
Franklin questions
Is Franklin, Pennsylvania a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Franklin scores better for retirees than 52% of Pennsylvania towns and quieter than 81%. 21.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 47.8).
How much does a house cost in Franklin?
The median owner-occupied home in Franklin is valued at $247,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $88,125, so homes cost about 2.8 times income. Median rent is $938 a month.
What is the weather like in Franklin?
July highs average 80.3°F and January lows 16.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 48.4 inches of precipitation a year and 47.9 inches of snow.
Does Franklin get tornadoes?
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Franklin since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on April 15, 2019. The typical Pennsylvania town has had 10.
- 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)