Franklin, Indiana

Small Indiana city with local appeal

Midwest Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN Metro

WhereAtHome Score

77.5

C+

out of 100

Overview

Franklin is an Indiana city with a population of approximately 25,908, part of the Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $286,166. Median household income is $72,344.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 25,908 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $286,166 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $72,344 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 24.2 minutes
  • Part of the Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

25,908

Source: Census ACS

$286,166

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$72,344

Source: Census ACS

24.2 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

27

Source: Walk Score

94 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Johnson County (county-level results)

32%
66%
Democrat 24,880
Republican 51,588
Leans R+34.3

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 71.8/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 69.6/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 60.2/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 80/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 27/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 50.8/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 77.5

Location

Franklin, IN (39.4854, -86.0608)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.