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Demographics

HomogeneousSimpson's Diversity Index: 11
Population8,757
Foreign Born2.0%
Population Density319people per mi²
Median Age42.9 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
StableSince 2010, this city has held a relatively stable population and racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
B+
Good

Above-average quality of iife. The area offers a reasonable cost of living, decent mobility, and a mix of neighborhood amenities.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

91/100

9% below national average

A+

The Real Cost of Living in Franklin, New Hampshire

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $17k$33k
Comfortable $47k$70k
Luxury $98k+$152k+
Elite (Top 5%) $115k+$179k+
Affordability Ratio

100%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean83%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
17
Positive
16
Poor
3
Negative
1

Groceries

1 within 10 miles

3.6mi

Gas

0 within 10 miles

Hospital

3 within 20 miles

0.3mi

Airport

Newfound Valley Airport-2N2

11.4mi

Post Office

USPS — Concord, NH

17.4mi

Critical Amenities

Golf2Nearest 4.1 mi
Camping20Nearest 11.7 mi
Marina1Nearest 7.4 mi
Winery0 
Ice Rink0Nearest 15.6 mi
Gun Range2Nearest 8 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
C
Average

A middle-class area roughly in line with national averages across income, home values, education, and employment.

Median HHI
$70k+4.4%
7% below US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$738k
13% above US avg
College Educated
19.2%
45% below US avg
WFH
7.9%
45% below US avg
Homeownership
62.3%
5% below US avg
Median Home
$244k
14% below US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
A
Very Safe

Lower crime rates than 89% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
11.4
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−22.3%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−29.0%
Homicide
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Robbery
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
0.79 / 1k Residents15% above state avg

Property Crime

5yr−15.5%
Burglary
0.45 / 1k Residents12% below state avg
Larceny-Theft
9.50 / 1k Residents34% above state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
0.23 / 1k Residents57% below state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: D+2Tilts Liberal

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Franklin, New Hampshire
Dem Rep
40%50%60%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
C+
Fair9.6% of income
Property Rights
C-
FairIJ Grade C-
Firearm Rights
A+
GreatFPC Grade A+
Homeschooling
C+
WeakModerate regulation

Energy independence: Importer (10% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
A+
Fully OpenRetail sales legal
Gambling Laws
B
Broadly OpenTribal · Poker · Sportsbetting
Marijuana Laws
A-
Broadly LegalMedical + Decrim.

Homesteading

Growing Season184 days227 frost-free
Annual Rainfall47.0"
Elevation302 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
D+
Vulnerable

Multiple tactical vulnerabilities. Population density, target proximity, or disaster risk are likely compounding. A retreat property and exit planning is required.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
F
Poor224 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
B-
Fair319/sq mi
Fallout Danger
F
Poor4 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
D-
PoorInland Flooding
Border / Coast
B
Fairborder 110 mi · coast 55 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$48.8M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityBoston676k people are 81 mi away
Nearest Major AirportNo hub airport within 50 mi
Distance to State Capital17 miConcord, NH
Nearest Prison16 mi2 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-19T09:38:14.000Z

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