Franklin, MA
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 30,564 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | High |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | Average |
| Income: | High |
Climate
Winters are very snowy.
Geography
Franklin is in eastern Massachusetts, a 45-minute drive to either Boston or Providence, R.I.
Cultural Attractions
Residents can sign up for continuing education classes at the local Dean College.
Recreation
Parks in the area offer boating, fishing, hunting, and biking.
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.
| Median home price [details] | $380,000 |
| Median home price, 2008 [details] | $315,000 |
| Number of home sales [details] | 395 |
| Median dwelling age (in years) | 25 |
| Average property taxes [details] | $3,956 |
| Place to state foreclosures [details] | 27 |
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