Franklin, CT

Living in Franklin, CT is a joyous experience for many. The small town atmosphere offers plenty of activities to keep you busy and entertained. There are plenty of parks and trails to explore, such as the Franklin Nature Center which is a great place to go hiking and birdwatching. The local shops provide lots of retail options as well as delicious dining choices. The town also has a thriving arts community with galleries, live music venues, and theater performances. With its friendly people and peaceful beauty, Franklin is an ideal place to call home. Small-city complex - Eastern Connecticut along the Long Island Sound to 15 miles north along the Thames River.

State: Connecticut
County: New London County
Metro Area: Norwich-New London Metro Area
City: Franklin

Zip Codes: 06254
Cost of Living: 6.8% higher
Time zone: Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Elevation: 7 ft above sea level

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Pros
Central location
Historic interest
Attractive setting

Cons
Harsh winters
Some urban decay
Weak job growth

What Bert Has To Say About Norwich-New London Metro Area

New London is located where the broad Thames River empties into the Long Island Sound. Norwich lies about 13 miles upriver. New London has a rich maritime history and is now home to the U.S. Coast Guard Academy. Norwich is an early industrial center, where the first paper and iron nails were made in the mid-1700’s. Both cities remain fairly industrial but have modestly attractive downtown cores with areas of historic buildings. New London is also home to two small colleges.

Highlights

ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Franklin is 9.1% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Franklin jobs have increased by 0.2%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Franklin's cost of living is 6.8% higher than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Franklin's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

August, July and June are the most pleasant months in Franklin, while January and February are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, New London county remained very strongly Democratic, 56.9% to 40.9%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Franklin's population is 1,835 people. Since 2020, it has had a population decline of 0.8%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 28.6 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Franklin is . Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 10.8%.

SCHOOLS

Franklin public schools spend $22,410 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 12.7 students per teacher in Franklin. More Education

Franklin Rankings

#13	America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Mid-Size Metro Areas)
#17	Best Green Cities
#67	2005 Best Places to Live
#93	America's Migraine Hot Spots

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Housing Market in Franklin

It's a good time to buy in Franklin. Home Appreciation is up 10.8% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Franklin is .

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ZIP CODES IN FRANKLIN, CT

06254

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