Franklin County

MA · Pop. 130,698 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Franklin County is a mixed county in MA with a population of approximately 130,698.

$/Acre: $13,402

Property Tax: 1.17%

Growing Season: 166 days

Broadband: 36%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 119.7/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Expensive land, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.17%

Local Sales Tax0.01%

Combined Sales Tax6.26%

Cost of Living Index130.9

Median Household Income$36,228

Poverty Rate24.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$13,402

Median Home Price$634K

Acres for Sale3861

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season166 days

Annual Rainfall48.9 inches

Avg Summer High83°F

Avg Winter Low26°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,743 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado2/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)140 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.1

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K424

Property Crime /100K553

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response11 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital48.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage36%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town8 miles

Nearest City56 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby39%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.9%

Ag EconomyWeak