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Franklin, Vermont

town · Franklin County

At a glance

1,590
Population
$247,400
Median home value (all homes)
18% below U.S. median
$336,796
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$891/mo
Median rent
34% below U.S. median
$79,917
Median household income
2% above U.S. median
25.3 min
Average commute
85.3%
Homes with broadband
3.2%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 95 — 5% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing1% below
Goods & services1% below
Utilities3% below
Taxes36% below
Insurance34% below
Commute cost7% below
For business: Vermont is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 4/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college25 mi
Nearest community college35 mi
Nearest technical college34 mi
High school graduates93.5%
College graduates21.7%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

state Vermont Dept of Economic Development
ThinkVermont is an initiative of the ACCD that provides resources to individuals considering moving to Vermont and to startups or existing businesses relocating or expanding. In Vermont, your business can grow and thrive with the support of technical assistance, incentives, and financing programs that suit your company’s needs.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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