Franklin
New York

What stands out

If you had to describe Franklin County in numbers, start here: the average temperature is in the bottom 4% of American counties (42°F), the property tax rate is in the top 6% of American counties (1.80%), and the uninsured rate is in the bottom 6% of American counties (5.5%). Within New York it ranks 3rd of 62 counties for the average temperature, counting from the bottom.

Where you are

You live in Franklin County, New York. 47,459 people live here with you. The population held steady at 0.2% last year, and more Americans moved in than out (net +167).

New York's top income-tax rate is 10.9%, and New York City residents add a city income tax of up to 3.876% on top. The state estate tax has a cliff: estates just over the exemption can owe tax on the whole amount. Social Security is not taxed and up to $20,000 of pension income is excluded. Upstate home prices and taxes look nothing like the downstate market.

Money

The typical household here brings in $60,270 a year, lower than 51% of American counties. Employers pay an average wage of $68,442. Unemployment runs 3.6%, higher than 57% of American counties. 6% of workers work from home.

New York takes 5.1% of that median income in state income tax, about $3,090 a year.

Home

The median home costs $179K, cheaper than 72% of American counties, about 1.8 years of the median household's income. A two-bedroom rents for around $820 a month. Property tax is 1.80% of home value, roughly $2,370 a year on that median home, higher than 94% of American counties. 71% of households own rather than rent.

Safety and health

Violent crime here is 3.9 per 1,000 residents, higher than 51% of American counties. Drug overdoses killed 12 people per 100,000 in 2024.

A child born here can expect to live 77.8 years, longer than 73% of American counties. There are 67 active physicians in the county, about 14.1 per 10,000 people. Medicare rates the local hospitals 2.5 of 5 stars. 5.5% of people under 65 have no health insurance.

School

87% of adults finished high school.

Neighbors and politics

In 2024 your neighbors voted almost evenly. 49% of eligible voters turned out. Under New York law you need local approval to carry a concealed handgun, abortion is protected by state law, and marijuana is legal for adults.

Weather and risk

The year averages 42°F, highs near 53 and lows near 32, colder than 96% of American counties. About 39 inches of rain and snow fall a year. FEMA puts natural-hazard risk at 25 out of 100, safer than 75% of American counties; the county has had 20 federal disaster declarations since 1953.

Getting around, going out

Home internet averages 181 Mbps down, slower than 58% of American counties. There are 2 airports in the county, counting general aviation. For a night or a weekend out: 0.7 full-service restaurants per 1,000 people, 2 breweries, 5 museums.