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Franklin, TN

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Franklin, TN

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Demographics

Predominantly WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 44
Population85,575
Foreign Born7.9%
Population Density1,921people per mi²
Median Age37.8 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
GrowingSince 2010, this city's population has grown with relatively minor shifts in 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

188/100

88% above national average

C-

The Real Cost of Living in Franklin, Tennessee

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $30k$56k
Comfortable $126k$185k
Luxury $188k+$292k+
Elite (Top 5%) $221k+$343k+
Affordability Ratio

62%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean85%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
40
Positive
40
Poor
8
Negative
10

Groceries

1 within 10 miles

2.9mi

Gas

0 within 10 miles

Hospital

3 within 20 miles

14.3mi

Airport

BNA — Nashville International

17.5mi

Post Office

USPS — Nashville, TN

19mi

Critical Amenities

Golf3Nearest 2.8 mi
Camping20Nearest 10.2 mi
Marina0Nearest 14.8 mi
Winery0 
Ice Rink0Nearest 11.8 mi
Gun Range3Nearest 1.7 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
B+
Good

An upper-middle-class area. Household wealth, education levels, and homeownership run ahead of national benchmarks.

Median HHI
$115k+7.9%
53% above US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$989k
51% above US avg
College Educated
64.3%
84% above US avg
WFH
28.2%
97% above US avg
Homeownership
64.3%
2% below US avg
Median Home
$646k
129% above US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
A-
Very Safe

Lower crime rates than 76% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
8.6
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−10.9%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−8.0%
Homicide
0.02 / 1k Residents66% below state avg
Robbery
0.08 / 1k Residents81% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
1.37 / 1k Residents66% below state avg

Property Crime

5yr−13.8%
Burglary
0.35 / 1k Residents83% below state avg
Larceny-Theft
6.06 / 1k Residents50% below state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
0.45 / 1k Residents80% below state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+10Leans Conservative

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

Presidential Voting Trends for Franklin, Tennessee
Dem Rep
30%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

Property Rights
C
FairIJ Grade C
Firearm Rights
A-
GreatFPC Grade A-
Homeschooling
C+
WeakModerate regulation

Energy independence: Importer (25% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
C+
LimitedHerd shares only
Gambling Laws
C+
LimitedTribal · Poker · Sportsbetting
Marijuana Laws
C+
LimitedMedical only

Homesteading

Growing Season222 days311 frost-free
Annual Rainfall74.5"
Elevation656 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
Poor17 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
C-
Weak1,921/sq mi
Fallout Danger
C+
Weak11 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorInland Flooding
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 546 mi · coast 366 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$98.0M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityNashville689k people are 17 mi away
Nearest Major AirportBNA18 mi away
Distance to State Capital17 miNashville, TN
Nearest Prison8.1 mi7 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-15T23:53:45.000Z

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