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Franklin, Wisconsin

city · Sheboygan County (primary) , Jackson County, Milwaukee County

At a glance

35,886
Population
$364,200
Median home value (all homes)
20% above U.S. median
$447,838
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,458/mo
Median rent
8% above U.S. median
$106,894
Median household income
36% above U.S. median
23.3 min
Average commute
90.6%
Homes with broadband
24.55%
Locations with fiber available
3.4%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 105 — 5% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing38% above
Goods & services3% below
Utilities23% above
Taxes32% below
Insurance38% below
Commute cost16% below
For business: Wisconsin is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Sacred Heart Seminary and School of Theology Graduate degrees
Nearest 4-year college2 mi
Nearest community college12 mi
Nearest technical college6 mi
High school graduates95.1%
College graduates44.3%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Franklin Economic Development
The City of Franklin's Economic Development department works to foster economic growth and sustainability through business development, partnerships, incentives, workforce training, and data analysis, serving current and prospective businesses in Franklin.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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