The Town FilesFranklin, Tennessee
City in Williamson County · population 83,454 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $705,400
- Household income
- $119,528
- Jan low / Jul high
- 29° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 2 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 18
- Median age
- 38.6
Franklin is a city of 83,454 people in Williamson County, Tennessee. The median home is worth $705,400, above the typical Tennessee town ($204,650). It ranks better for young professionals than 99% of Tennessee towns, more upscale than 96% of Tennessee towns, more vibrant than 95% of Tennessee towns.
How Franklin ranks
Percentile among Tennessee towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Tennessee towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Franklin is worth $705,400, above the typical Tennessee town ($204,650). Homes cost about 5.9 times the median household income of $119,528, which is more affordable than 4% of Tennessee towns. Median rent is $1,923 a month. 63.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Franklin | Typical Tennessee town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $705,400 | $204,650 |
| Median rent | $1,923 | $863 |
| Median household income | $119,528 | $57,917 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.9× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 63.8% | 69.7% |
| Median year built | 2002 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.8% | — |
Who lives in Franklin
| People | Franklin | Typical Tennessee town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.6 | 40.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.7% | 18.4% |
| Under 18 | 23.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 64.5% | 18.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.6% | 14.2% |
| Veterans | 4.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 11.9% | — |
| Work from home | 30.4% | 8.2% |
| Average commute | 23.9 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.0% | 88.2% |
Weather in Franklin
July highs average 90.8°F and January lows 28.6°F. About 53.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.7 inches of snow (typical Tennessee town: 3.5 in). Expect about 45 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 84 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Franklin since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Tennessee town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on December 24, 1988 about 2.3 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 16 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on August 12, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 97 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on May 20, 2025.
Severe weather in Williamson County since 1996
Williamson County has been included in 16 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 6, 2026 | Winter Storm | DR-4898: Severe Winter Storm |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3635: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 2, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3625: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| May 8, 2021 | Tornado | DR-4601: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| April 2, 2020 | Biological | DR-4514: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Williamson County
Williamson County had 149,366 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $87,286 a year. Unemployment was 2.5% in 2023; in Franklin itself the ACS puts it at 2.2%.
Public schools in Franklin
24 public schools with 16,033 students, about 14.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin High School | 9-12 | 1,743 | 16.4 |
| Centennial High School | 9-12 | 1,389 | 16.2 |
| Fred J Page High School | 9-12 | 1,356 | 17.6 |
| Fred J Page Middle School | 6-8 | 1,308 | 17.0 |
| Grassland Middle School | 6-8 | 831 | 15.4 |
| Creekside Elementary School | K-5 | 792 | 16.2 |
| Trinity Elementary | PK-5 | 765 | 15.6 |
| Clovercroft Elementary School | K-5 | 680 | 17.4 |
| Pearre Creek Elementary School | PK-5 | 671 | 15.3 |
| Winstead Elementary School | PK-5 | 632 | 13.2 |
| Walnut Grove Elementary | PK-5 | 586 | 13.6 |
| Legacy Middle School | 6-8 | 552 | 14.2 |
Towns near Franklin
- Brentwood, TN7.2 mi · 45,373 people · home $1,031,300
- Thompson's Station, TN7.7 mi · 7,485 people · home $700,500
- Nolensville, TN10.5 mi · 13,829 people · home $777,800
- Forest Hills, TN10.8 mi · 5,038 people · home $1,413,100
- Oak Hill, TN11.2 mi · 4,891 people · home $1,199,600
- Spring Hill, TN12.1 mi · 50,005 people · home $493,800
- Belle Meade, TN12.8 mi · 2,901 people · home $2,000,001
- Fairview, TN16.1 mi · 9,357 people · home $390,200
Franklin questions
Is Franklin, Tennessee a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Franklin scores better for retirees than 64% of Tennessee towns and quieter than 9%. 14.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.6).
How much does a house cost in Franklin?
The median owner-occupied home in Franklin is valued at $705,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $119,528, so homes cost about 5.9 times income. Median rent is $1,923 a month.
What is the weather like in Franklin?
July highs average 90.8°F and January lows 28.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 53.8 inches of precipitation a year and 1.7 inches of snow.
Does Franklin get tornadoes?
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Franklin since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on December 24, 1988. The typical Tennessee town has had 16.
- 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)