Franklin town, New York
Franklin town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Franklin town is a geographic entity located in Franklin County, New York. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,139. The land area covers 169.83 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,139 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 54.1 yrs | ±6.6 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 605 | ±80 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 1,108 | ±111 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 605 | ±80 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 503 | ±91 |
| Median Home Value | $226,700 | ±$50,686 |
| Median Gross Rent | $706 | ±$273 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $88,456 | ±$18,042 |
| Per Capita Income | $44,053 | ±$5,397 |
| Poverty Rate | 16.8% | ±12.2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 203 | ±151 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.2% | ±4% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 577 | ±120 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 87.6% | ±5.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
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GUS Population: 1,143 (2024)
ID: 208887
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SUPERVISOR
PO BOX 209, VERMONTVILLE NY 12989-0209
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COUNTY OF FRANKLIN
GUS Population: 47,086 (2024)
ID: 131193
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY MANAGER
355 W MAIN ST, STE 456, MALONE NY 12953-1861
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Education
Listing 6 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | SARANAC LAKE, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | SARANAC LAKE, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | SARANAC LAKE, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | SARANAC LAKE, NY | |
| 4 Nearby | 2-17 | WILMINGTON, NY | |
| 1 Nearby | 2-10 | SARANAC LAKE, NY |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 9 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
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Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science
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College | 10.8 mi away | 7777 State Route 30, Paul Smiths, NY, 12970-0265 |
5183276000
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SARANAC LAKE FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 13.7 mi away | 109 MAIN STREET, SARANAC LAKE, NY, 12983 |
(518) 891-4190
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North Country Community College
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College | 14.1 mi away | 23 Santanoni Avenue, Saranac Lake, NY, 12983-0089 |
5188912915
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WILMINGTON E.M. COOPER MEMORIAL P L
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Library | 15.4 mi away | 5751 ROUTE 86, WILMINGTON, NY, 12997 |
(518) 946-7701
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LAKE PLACID PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 16.5 mi away | 2471 MAIN STREET, LAKE PLACID, NY, 12946 |
(518) 523-3200
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WELLS MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 19.3 mi away | 12230 NYS RTE 9N, UPPER JAY, NY, 12987 |
(518) 946-2644
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AUSABLE FORKS FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 20.1 mi away | 9 CHURCH LANE, AUSABLE FORKS, NY, 12912 |
(518) 647-5596
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DANNEMORA FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 21.7 mi away | 40 EMMONS STREET, DANNEMORA, NY, 12929 |
(518) 492-7005
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KEENE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 22.8 mi away | 10928 NYS ROUTE 9N, KEENE, NY, 12942 |
(518) 576-2200
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at SARANAC RGNL AP, NY US, located 11.5 miles from Franklin town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24.9° | 2.3° | 13.6° | 1.94" | — |
| February | 27.6° | 2.9° | 15.3° | 1.50" | — |
| March | 36.5° | 11.6° | 24.1° | 2.04" | — |
| April | 50.3° | 26.0° | 38.2° | 3.09" | — |
| May | 64.4° | 36.5° | 50.5° | 3.70" | — |
| June | 72.4° | 46.3° | 59.4° | 4.36" | — |
| July | 76.6° | 50.7° | 63.6° | 4.06" | — |
| August | 74.7° | 48.7° | 61.7° | 3.56" | — |
| September | 67.9° | 41.0° | 54.4° | 3.47" | — |
| October | 54.3° | 32.3° | 43.3° | 3.85" | — |
| November | 41.7° | 22.1° | 31.9° | 2.84" | — |
| December | 30.2° | 11.2° | 20.7° | 2.20" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
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| Paul Smiths CDP | CDP | 10.7 mi | — |
| Saranac Lake village | Village | 13.8 mi | — |
| Redford CDP | CDP | 14.2 mi | — |
| Wilmington CDP | CDP | 15.5 mi | — |
| Lake Placid village | Village | 16.8 mi | — |
| Lyon Mountain CDP | CDP | 17.0 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3603327243. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.