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Franklin, Massachusetts

       
Total population 31,267 Average January/July temperatures 38.5° / 75.5°
Median home price $ 350,000 Annual Precipitation 43.63 in. /yr.
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Franklin, Massachusetts

Franklin is a town with a family focus and convenient location.

Climate
Winters are very snowy.
Cultural Attractions
Residents can sign up for continuing education classes at the local Dean College.
Geography
Franklin is in eastern Massachusetts, a 45-minute drive to either Boston or Providence, R.I.
Historical
In 1778, the town was named after Benjamin Franklin.  To express his gratitude, Franklin sent a donation of books that formed the basis of the town's library--widely considered to be the first public library in the United States.
Recreation
Parks in the area offer boating, fishing, hunting, and biking.

Location Details

Weather  
Average January high/low temperature (?) 47.92 ° / 29.16 °
Average July high/low temperature (?) 84.85 ° / 66.21 °
Precipitation (?) 43.63 in. /yr.
% Sunny days per year (?) 25 %
Index score for various storm types (lower is better) (?) 106
Index score for air quality (lower is better) (?) 99
Cost of Living  
Median home price (?) $ 350,000
Median household income, age 55 to 75 (?) $59444.0
Median household income, all ages(?) $68556
Maximum state income tax (?) N/A
State sales tax (?) 5 %
Recreational & Cultural Activities  
Area of square miles of parkland/greenspace (?) 1.040 mi.²
Number of public golf courses within the county (?) 18
Number of private golf courses within the county (?) 37
Number of public swimming pools within 15 miles of the location(?) 7
Health clubs, studios & gymnasiums within 15 miles of the location(?) 157
Number of sports teams within the county (?) 2
Number of movie theaters within the county (?) 17
Number of libraries within the county (?) 46
Number of museums within the county (?) 21
Number of college and universities that reside within the county (?) 9
Population & Demographics  
Total population (?) 31,267
Population density (?) 1,103 people/mi.²
Population trends (Percentage growth/decline of the 55+ population) (?) 42.6% growth
Population over 55 (?) 5,190 people
Education (?) 40 % have a college degree
Health  
Number of hospitals within the county (?) 34
Number of clinics within the county (?) 40
Number of elder care facilities within the county (?) 134
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