Introduction
About Franklin, Indiana

Franklin, Indiana is a small city found just 20 miles south of Indianapolis, which has been described as a pleasant mix of old and new. The city offers a strong manufacturing presence and is home to Franklin College, a small liberal arts school which was founded in 1834 and has over 1,000 students. The majority of the city’s older homes—some of which are beautifully-restored, historic houses—are located in the downtown area, while the newer homes are concentrated on the city's north and east sides. Home prices fall generally between $100,000 and $250,000.

Franklin offers a wide variety of recreational activities including 10 parks with facilities for swimming, tennis, horseshoes, and supervised craft and hobby classes. In addition, there is adult softball, soccer, gymnastics, aerobics, an indoor walking program, and a summer club for kids. The Atterbury Fish and Wildlife Area, with facilities for camping, hiking, boating, fishing, and hunting is located only 10 miles south of Franklin.

 


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  Community Information

Population

Total Population 22,387
Population Density 1,988 Persons/Sq. Mile
Female Population 11,658
Male Population 10,729
Median Age 34.03 Years
Percentage Population Change since 1990 102%
Percentage Population Change Since 2000 0%

Colleges

Nearest 2-Year Public College INDIANA BUS COLL-MED
Distance to INDIANA BUS COLL-MED 18 Miles
Nearest 4-Year Public College FRANKLIN COLLEGE
Distance to FRANKLIN COLLEGE 1 Miles

Households and Income

Total Number of Households 8,163
Family Households 6,178
Average Family Size 2.87
Average Household Income $48,988
Median Household Income $55,912
Percentage Income Change Since 1990 102%
Percentage Income Change Since 2000 0%

Crime Rates Compared to National Average

The National Average is designated 1.0 - A value of 2.0 represents twice as much risk while a value of 0.5 represents half as much risk.
Total Crime Risk 0.05
Total Crime Risk (County) 0.32
Personal Crime Risk (County) 0.19
Murder Risk (County) 0.25
Rape Risk (County) 0.32
Robbery Risk 0.13
Assault Risk (County) 0.15
Property Risk (County) 0.43
Burglary Risk (County) 0.30
Larceny Risk (County) 0.72
Motor Vehicle Theft Risk (County) 0.21

Environment

Average July High Temperature 85.6° F
Average January Low Temperature 18.5° F
Annual Precipitation 39.97 inches
Air Pollution Index 99% of National Average

Miscellaneous

Sales Tax Rate 6%
Nearest Airport INDIANAPOLIS INTL
Distance to INDIANAPOLIS INTL 20 Miles
Nearest Major Sports Team INDIANA PACERS
Distance to INDIANA PACERS 20 Miles

  
  School Information
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School NameGradesAddress
CUSTER BAKER MIDDLE SCHOOL5 - 8101 W STATE ROAD 44, FRANKLIN, IN 46131
FRANKLIN COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL9 - 12625 GRIZZLY CUB DR, FRANKLIN, IN 46131
CLARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 55764 E 700 N RD, FRANKLIN, IN 46131
WEBB ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 51400 WEBB CT, FRANKLIN, IN 46131
CREEKSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 5700 E STATE RD 44, FRANKLIN, IN 46131
NORTHWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 5965 GRIZZLY CUB DR, FRANKLIN, IN 46131
NEEDHAM SCHOOLK - 51399 UPPER SHELBYVLE RD, FRANKLIN, IN 46131
ST ROSE OF LIMA SCHOOLK - 8114 LANCELOT DR, FRANKLIN, IN 46131
 
  Neighborhood Establishments

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Type of BusinessNameAddress
BANKSCHARTER ONE2125 N MORTON ST FRANKLIN, IN 46131
BANKSCHASE1600 N MORTON ST FRANKLIN, IN 46131
BANKSCHASE34 W JEFFERSON ST FRANKLIN, IN 46131
BANKSDFS CAPITAL FUNDING INC368 S MAIN ST FRANKLIN, IN 46131
BANKSEDINBURG STATE BANKTRACY & WARWICK RD FRANKLIN, IN 46131
BANKSFIFTH THIRD BANK1160 N MAIN ST FRANKLIN, IN 46131
BANKSFIRST NATIONAL BANK1701 E KING ST FRANKLIN, IN 46131
BANKSHEARTLAND COMMUNITY BANK420 N MORTON ST FRANKLIN, IN 46131
BANKSHUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK1126 N MAIN ST FRANKLIN, IN 46131
BANKSIRWIN UNION BANK & TRUST CO1073 W JEFFERSON ST FRANKLIN, IN 46131
BANKSKEY BANK101 E JEFFERSON ST FRANKLIN, IN 46131
BANKSKEY BANK1860 NORTHWOOD PLZ FRANKLIN, IN 46131
BANKSLINCOLN BANK2259 N MORTON ST FRANKLIN, IN 46131
BANKSM & I BANK198 N MAIN ST FRANKLIN, IN 46131
BANKSMAIN SOURCE BANK597 BANTA ST FRANKLIN, IN 46131
CHURCHESABUNDANT LIFE MINISTRY750 W JEFFERSON ST FRANKLIN, IN 46131
CHURCHESAMITY BAPTIST CHURCH3621 S US HIGHWAY 31 FRANKLIN, IN 46131
CHURCHESAPOSTOLIC GOSPEL CHURCH5557 E STATE ROAD 44 FRANKLIN, IN 46131
CHURCHESBARGERSVILLE CHURCH OF CHRIST4251 N STATE ROAD 135 FRANKLIN, IN 46131
CHURCHESBENGAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH3534 S SHELBY 750 W FRANKLIN, IN 46131
CHURCHESBETHEL AME CHURCH499 W MADISON ST FRANKLIN, IN 46131
CHURCHESCHRISTIAN COMMUNITY CHURCH6956 N 575 E FRANKLIN, IN 46131
CHURCHESCHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LDS201 EASTVIEW DR FRANKLIN, IN 46131
CHURCHESCHURCH OF THE BIBLE211 HAMILTON AVE FRANKLIN, IN 46131
CHURCHESCOMMUNITY CONGREGATIONAL CHR4592 HURRICANE RD FRANKLIN, IN 46131
CHURCHESFAIR HAVEN CHRISTIAN CHURCH1476 W 300 S FRANKLIN, IN 46131
CHURCHESFAITH DELIVERANCE CHURCH1260 HAMILTON AVE FRANKLIN, IN 46131
CHURCHESFAMILY FELLOWSHIP INC348 W ADAMS ST FRANKLIN, IN 46131
CHURCHESFIRST BAPTIST CHURCH201 E JEFFERSON ST FRANKLIN, IN 46131
CHURCHESFIRST MT PLEASANT BAPTIST CHR952 W STATE ROAD 44 FRANKLIN, IN 46131
COLLEGE / UNIVERSITY - 4 YEAR +FRANKLIN COLLEGE101 BRANIGIN BLVD FRANKLIN, IN 46131
GOLF COURSES-PUBLICCYPRESS RUN GOLF COURSE7265 E STATE ROAD 44 FRANKLIN, IN 46131
GOLF COURSES-PUBLICDEER VALLEY GOLF COURSE5357 E 300 S FRANKLIN, IN 46131
GOLF COURSES-PUBLICLEGENDS OF INDIANA GOLF COURSE2555 HURRICANE RD FRANKLIN, IN 46131
GOLF COURSES-PUBLICNIBLICK PAR 3 COURSE2555 HURRICANE RD FRANKLIN, IN 46131
HOSPITALSDIABETES CARE CTR1101 W JEFFERSON ST FRANKLIN, IN 46131
HOSPITALSJMH IMMEDIATE CARE2085 ACORN RD FRANKLIN, IN 46131
HOSPITALSJOHNSON MEMORIAL HOPITAL1101 W JEFFERSON ST FRANKLIN, IN 46131
HOSPITALSJOHNSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL1125 W JEFFERSON ST FRANKLIN, IN 46131
MUSEUMSJOHNSON COUNTY MUSEUM135 N MAIN ST FRANKLIN, IN 46131



  Recent Home Sale Data ( click to expand )
 

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 Total SoldMedian PriceAverage Price
46131409$107,000$126,836
Displaying 1-10 of 55 in $5-200k range
6.10 Acs of parklike setting w/dozens of fruit trees. Updated home. Kit(freshly painted) new appl and kit flrs. All hdwd flrs exposed in LR DR & 3 Bdrms. Huge GR w/wood burning frplc. New slider to 20x20 patio w/gas grill. Geothermal heat ave 100 mo. Horse barn w/fenced pasture is 64x130 and heated. An office and bath included. Newer roof, windows & water heater. 10 min from 65 S, Franklin Hosp, Indy Horse Park & Camp Atterburg.  Home Warranty too!
 5918 South 550 E
 Franklin, IN 46131
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 1 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$199,999

Enjoy complete serenity in the midst of 8 acres offering views of the pasture and woods, neighboring pond and abundant wildlife. Space for gardening, horses, ATV's or savor the natural beauty of Red Bud, Cedar or how about Maple syrup from your own Sugar Maples.This spacious ranch features formal living room, dining room, family room with fireplace and kitchen offering a breakfast bar with built-in china cabinet. Master suite, garden tub, full shower and walk-in closet. 30x40 pole barn/garage.
 3871 West STATE ROAD 44
 FRANKLIN, IN 46131
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms
$192,000

This listing is a duplicate of MLS Number: 2667024  Previous Farm Bureau Co-Op store. Many potential uses. Landlord has ability to divide and build to suit tenants. BLDG is 70x150 FT. Steel, Masonary and wood. Overhead door available and dock capabilities.    Agent Owned!!
 830 East Overstreet Street
 Franklin, IN 46
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$185,000

Looking for a home in the country? Here it is! This 2200 sq ft home with 4 bdrms and 2.5 baths is located on 1.56 acres only 2 miles E of I-65. Near to convenience (Franklin, Greenwood, Indy, Shelbyville, & Columbus) but far from town! Lots of hw & tile floors. Hickory cabinets. Large bonus room upstairs. Huge 20x16 screened porch. Enormous (32x25) steel barn w/concrete floor, wood stove, & utilities for workshop/storage. City water! As-is-TLC needed-great potential.
 5591 East 100 North
 Franklin, IN 46131
 4 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$184,900

What a property for flexible useage so close to I-65 and town comforts yet yeilds a rural atmosphere. Home features spacious Eat-in-Kitchen with appliances remaining, Living Room, Family Room with fireplace, Bedrooms have hardwood floors, plus 13x10 office with outside entrance, carpet new in 2006, roof 2001, furnace and A/C 2002.  All on 1.46 acres with 2 pole barns on concrete floors and plenty of parking area.  Propane tank and propane excluded.  Owner is motivated.
 6147 East State Road 44
 Franklin, IN 46131
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms
$181,900

This listing is a duplicate of MLS Number: 2667024 Office building w/multiple rooms, full basement, built in safe, new HVAC heatpumps, multi-telephone system on site. Many possibilities, landlord can build to suit tenan ts. 2200 SqFt. is leased/up in April 07)    Agent owned!!!!!
 755 East Hamilton Avenue
 Franklin, IN 46131
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$170,000

LARGE 4BR, 2.5 BA HOME ON CORNER LOT. SOME FEATURES INCLUDE LG MASTER W/GARDEN TUB, SEPARATE SHOWER & WALK-IN CLOSETS. KITCHEN/DINING RM COMBO W/CENTER ISLAND. LG DRAMATIC 2 STORY FOYER. A LOT OF HOME FOR THE $.
 897 SAGITTARIUS
 FRANKLIN, IN 46131
 4 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$170,000

Absolutely beautiful custom ranch on Franklin's east side. Close to I-65 and also downtown Franklin. Split bedrooms with large master suite that has walk-in closet and bath. The kitchen features a breakfast bar, walk-in pantry and Dining Room. The screened porch overlooks a large backyard with a tree-lined view and no houses behind. This home is immaculate and move-in ready.
 1685 Decourcy Court
 FRANKLIN, IN 46131
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms
$169,000

Gorgeous stone custom ranch on Franklin's east side. Easy access to I-65 but close to town. This home features an open floor plan w/cathedral ceilings & fireplace in Great Room. The kitchen includes beautiful cabinets, newer appliances & hdwd floors. Large Master suite w/huge walk-in closet & bath area. The upgrades are: brand new furnace & c/a, newer carpet & new water heater. You'll enjoy entertaining in your Sun room overlooking your deck & huge yard. Home warranty. This home is truly a "10".
 1501 East JEFFERSON Street
 FRANKLIN, IN 46131
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms
$165,000

Charming historic two story house 2904 sq. ft. Beautiful foyer, oak staircase, large rooms, original woodwork, 9 ft ceilings, formal living room, family room, fireplace, dining room, built in china cabinet. Sliding doors open to deck and cobblestone patio. Updated kitchen. Large laundry room, claw tub, double vanities. Upstairs bathroom boasts of character.  All new windows and a full basement, fenced rear yard.  Very Nice!
 348 West King Street
 Franklin, IN 46131
 5 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms
$164,992
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