The Town FilesFranklin, Texas
City in Robertson County · population 1,614 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $168,800
- Household income
- $54,265
- Jan low / Jul high
- 39° / 95°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 10
- Median age
- 35.1
Franklin is a city of 1,614 people in Robertson County, Texas. The median home is worth $168,800, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks better for a vacation home than 99% of Texas towns, easier by car than 96% of Texas towns, better for retirees than 81% of Texas towns.
How Franklin ranks
Percentile among Texas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Texas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Franklin is worth $168,800, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 3.1 times the median household income of $54,265, which is more affordable than 45% of Texas towns. Median rent is $889 a month. 45.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Franklin | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $168,800 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $889 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $54,265 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.1× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 45.1% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1984 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Franklin
| People | Franklin | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.1 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.2% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 26.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.5% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 24.6% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 4.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.0% | — |
| Work from home | 4.0% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 23.5 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 81.4% | 89.2% |
Weather in Franklin
July highs average 95.2°F and January lows 39.4°F. About 40.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.6 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 99 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 24 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Franklin since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on April 13, 2019 about 0.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 6, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 23 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on May 1, 2025.
Severe weather in Robertson County since 1996
Robertson County has been included in 18 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 9, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4798: Hurricane Beryl |
| May 17, 2024 | Flood | DR-4781: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| April 21, 2023 | Winter Storm | DR-4705: Severe Winter Storm |
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
Jobs and pay in Robertson County
Robertson County had 6,341 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $76,715 a year. Unemployment was 3.6% in 2023; in Franklin itself the ACS puts it at 6.7%.
Public schools in Franklin
3 public schools with 1,387 students, about 11.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROLAND REYNOLDS EL | PK-4 | 552 | 11.0 |
| FRANKLIN H S | 9-12 | 428 | 10.7 |
| FRANKLIN MIDDLE | 5-8 | 407 | 12.3 |
Towns near Franklin
- Calvert, TX11.4 mi · 962 people · home $116,700
- Hearne, TX12.1 mi · 4,544 people · home $83,200
- Bremond, TX14.8 mi · 858 people · home $130,000
- Hilltop Lakes, TX17.8 mi · 1,385 people · home $233,300
- Lake Bryan, TX21.5 mi · 2,060 people · home $267,100
- Bryan, TX25.6 mi · 83,980 people · home $227,800
- Rosebud, TX29.0 mi · 1,296 people · home $83,000
Franklin questions
Is Franklin, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Franklin scores better for retirees than 81% of Texas towns and quieter than 61%. 15.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.1).
How much does a house cost in Franklin?
The median owner-occupied home in Franklin is valued at $168,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $54,265, so homes cost about 3.1 times income. Median rent is $889 a month.
What is the weather like in Franklin?
July highs average 95.2°F and January lows 39.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 40.6 inches of precipitation a year and 0.6 inches of snow.
Does Franklin get tornadoes?
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Franklin since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on April 13, 2019. The typical Texas town has had 21.
- 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)