City Guide
Franklin, MA
Overview
Home to around 37,000 people, Franklin, MA, is famous for the Franklin Public Library and St. Mary's Catholic Church. A fun fact about Franklin is that it was named after Benjamin Franklin and housed one of the oldest one-room schools in the country until 2008. Another interesting tidbit is that while technically Franklin is a city by population size and government structure, it elected to retain the title of town.
What’s it like to live in Franklin, MA ?
If you're looking to buy a home for sale in Franklin, MA you'll find that the median sale price is
$745,000
and homes stay on the market for 14 days. You'll find that the median sale prices of
a single family home and a condo/co-op in Franklin are $815,000
and $412,450
, respectively. Franklin area townhouses have a median sale price of $502,750
, making them less expensive
than single family homes. If you’re not ready to buy a home, consider one of the many apartments for rent in Franklin, MAExplore our Franklin housing market page for insights about how home values have changed over
the years and how Franklin home prices compare to other markets. Explore our Franklin rental market trends page for insights about how rental prices have changed and how Franklin rental prices compare to other rental markets. If you're curious about the most valuable home features in Franklin, or looking for a new home improvement project,
discover what home features and design trends may help increase your home's value.
Popular neighborhoods in and around Franklin
Neighborhood | Median Sale Price | Compete Score | Walk Score | Real Estate |
---|---|---|---|---|
Brushwood | -- | -- | -- | For SaleFor Rent |
North Bellingham | $510,000 | 82 / 100 | -- | For SaleFor Rent |
Unionville | -- | -- | -- | For SaleFor Rent |
Bellingham Town Center | $525,000 | 65 / 100 | -- | For SaleFor Rent |
Downtown Franklin | $567,500 | 86 / 100 | -- | For SaleFor Rent |
Popular homes for sale in Franklin
See all homes for saleRental listings in Franklin
See how much rent you can affordSee all rental listingsFranklin Migration & Relocation Trends
In Feb '24 - Apr '24, 18% of Franklin homebuyers searched to move out of Franklin, while 82% looked to stay within the metropolitan area.
- Across the nation, 2% of homebuyers searched to move into Franklin from outside metros.
- New York homebuyers searched to move into Franklin more than any other metro followed by Hartford and San Francisco.
Where are people moving to Franklin from?
- 82% of Franklin homebuyers searched to stay within the Franklin metropolitan area.
- Portland was the most popular destination among Franklin homebuyers followed by Miami and Lebanon.
Where are people from Franklin moving to?
Number of People Moving to Franklin
least
most
People are moving to Franklin from
Inbound | Net inflow | ||
---|---|---|---|
Metros | Feb '24 - Apr '24 | ||
1 | 3,037 | ||
2 | 1,440 | ||
3 | 381 | ||
4 | 298 | ||
5 | 198 | ||
6 | 140 | ||
7 | 128 | ||
8 | 17 | ||
9 | 12 | ||
10 | 8 |
People are leaving Franklin for
Outbound | Net outflow | ||
---|---|---|---|
Metros | Feb '24 - Apr '24 | ||
1 | 3,083 | ||
2 | 1,620 | ||
3 | 1,584 | ||
4 | 983 | ||
5 | 954 | ||
6 | 888 | ||
7 | 785 | ||
8 | 663 | ||
9 | 360 | ||
10 | 346 |
Methodology
This data does not reflect actual moves. The latest migration analysis is based on a sample of about two
million Redfin.com users who searched for homes across more than 100 metro areas. To be included in this dataset, a Redfin.com user
must have viewed at least 10 homes in a three month period. This dataset excludes all rentals data.
What is there to do in Franklin, MA ?
Some of the best things to do in Franklin, MA, range from visiting local parks, checking out some of the best restaurants in town, and enjoying local art. There are a lot of museums that you can explore in Franklin such as Franklin Historical Museum which is visited by tourists and locals alike. There's a rich arts and culture scene, with performing arts centers like Franklin Performing Arts Company and local galleries such as Woodshed Gallery and Framing. There are many parks and green spaces within the city including Dacey Community Fields, King Street Memorial Park, Dean College Longley Field that you can easily spend the morning at. Restaurants and highly-rated eateries are found in Franklin, so you don't want to skip over these local favorites. For a quick taste of the town, stop by Alumni Restaurant & Bar, Rome Restaurant, or Ninety-Nine Restaurant & Pub.
Explore some of the best things to do in Franklin
What's the best way to get around Franklin, MA ?
Franklin Transportation
Bus Station
Buses can be found throughout the city and are easily accessible to commute in the city.
Rail Station
Franklin has 1 heavy rail station; Mbta Forge Park Station. This means you might be able to use heavy rail to commute or travel, depending on where you live and where you want to go.
Tram Station
Our data indicates this city does not have this transportation type.
Metro Station
Our data indicates this city does not have this transportation type.
Car & Bike Rentals
Renting a car is another good way to get around the city. There are 6 car rental locations.