Living in Franklin County, Vermont
Franklin County is a county in Vermont with a population of around 48,799, part of the Burlington-South Burlington, VT MSA metro area. The main communities are Enosburgh, Franklin, Berkshire.
Cost of Living
Median rent is $1,531/month, around the national average, with a median home price of around $358K. 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 29°F) and cool summers (highs around 72°F). Mountains are less than 1 hour away.
Demographics
Franklin County has middle-aged demographics, with a median age of 40 and a predominantly working-class population (24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes competitive.
Franklin County, Vermont
Home price trend in Franklin County
Top Cities and towns in Franklin County
Highgate
Population: NA
Home price:$276,983
Bakersfield
Population: 1,322
Home price:$295,206
Berkshire
Population: NA
Home price:$268,398
St. Albans
Population: NA
Home price:NA
Fletcher
Population: NA
Home price:$361,637
Georgia
Population: 4,515
Home price:$370,105
Enosburgh
Population: NA
Home price:NA
Fairfax
Population: NA
Home price:$376,525
Fairfield
Population: 1,891
Home price:$324,359
Franklin
Population: NA
Home price:$280,762
St. Albans
Population: 6,918
Home price:NA
Montgomery
Population: NA
Home price:$297,129
Sheldon
Population: NA
Home price:$294,156
Swanton
Population: NA
Home price:$281,462
Richford
Population: NA
Home price:$175,723
Demographics & Amenities in Franklin County
2 Hours to major Airport
Yes
Median age
40.4 Years
Average Family Size
2.82
Foreign-born population
Foreign-born population
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Amount of veterans
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Average travel time to work
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Hazards in Franklin County
Earthquakes
Very LowWildfires
Very LowHurricanes
Very LowDrought
No RatingTornados
Very LowEarthquakes
Very LowWildfires
Very LowHurricanes
Very LowDrought
No RatingTornados
Very Low
Terrain & Weather in Franklin County
Average Summer temperature
87°F
Coast
Not near the coast
Sun
Not much sun
Precipitation
36.47 inches
Average Winter temperature
Average Winter temperature
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Mountains
Mountains
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Humidity
Humidity
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Economy in Franklin County
Per Capita Personal Income
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Homeownership rate (%)
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Employment rate
61.4%
Total Employer Establishments
20,540
Poverty (%)
10.3%
Unemployment rate (%)
2%
Vacant Housing Units
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Mean Hours Worked (male)
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Laws and Rights in Franklin County
Cannabis
Legal for recreational use
Abortion
Legal before fetal viability, Legal through 24 weeks+
Gun Carry
No permits required
Health inFranklin County
Excessive drinking, Adult smoking, Exercise opportunities
Crime Statistics in Franklin County
Robbery
0.22/ per 1000
Aggravated Assault
1.62/ per 1000
Burglary
7.53/ per 1000
Arson
0.19/ per 1000
Property Crimes, Violent Crimes, Auto Theft, Rape, Larceny
Auto Theft
NA/ per 1000
Total Property Crimes
NA/ per 1000
Total Violent Crimes
2.22/ per 1000
Rape
NA/ per 1000
Larcency
NA/ per 1000