Living in Franklin County, New York

Franklin County is a county in New York with a population of around 50,660. The main communities are Harrietstown, Burke, Malone.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $1,531/month, around the national average, with a median home price of around $170K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 2.0%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings freezing winters (highs around 28°F) and cool summers (highs around 69°F). Mountains are 1-3 hours away. The area has earthquake risk worth factoring into home insurance decisions.

Demographics

Franklin County has relatively young demographics, with a median age of 40 and a predominantly working-class population (19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes competitive.