Cost of Living in Franklin, OH

Population 11,670 · Ohio · Data vintage 2023

63
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Franklin sits on the smaller end of the Ohio city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible. The labor market has been unusually tight, with unemployment around 3.0% — below most comparable cities in the state.

Located 15 miles southwest of Dayton, Franklin falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 83% higher than Dayton's $93,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 56
Rent 74

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Franklin

The median home value in Franklin is $170,800 — 44% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $976/month, 26% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $58,134/year is 22% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.0%, below the national average of 4.8%. Ohio's top state income tax rate is 3.8% and the combined sales tax is 7.2%. The climate averages highs of 64.2°F and lows of 44.0°F. Overall, Franklin has a cost of living index of 63 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 37% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$170,800
44% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$258,472
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$976/mo
26% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
14.6x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
1.6%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$686
1 BR
$748
2 BR
$929
3 BR
$1,199
4 BR
$1,374
Owner-occupied 60.3%
Renter-occupied 39.7%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$976
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,590/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
24.2 min
10% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
6.5%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
79.4%
Carpooled
10.4%
Public transit
0.5%
Walked
1.5%
Work from home
6.5%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 3.8%
Total Sales Tax 7.2%
State rate 5.8%
Avg local rate 1.4%
Property Tax 1.6%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$58,134
22% below avg
Per Capita Income
$31,686
Unemployment Rate
3.0%
38% below avg
Poverty Rate
21.1%
Labor Force Participation
61.1%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 10.0%
Graduate degree 4.3%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 35.2
Male median age 30.1
Female median age 41.3

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
64.2°F
Avg Low
44.0°F
Annual Precip
41"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 394353657583868579675443
Low °F 222533435362656356453527
Precip" 2.912.333.484.374.214.903.632.812.973.023.133.21

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 44 — Good
63.2%
Good air days/yr
183
Max AQI recorded
202
PM2.5 days
162
Ozone days

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

93%
4-Year Graduation Rate
18.3:1
Student-teacher ratio
8
Public schools
2,761
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Franklin, OH?

Franklin has a cost index of 63 (100 = national average). It is 37% below the national average.

What is average rent in Franklin, OH?

The median gross rent in Franklin is $976 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Franklin?

The median home value in Franklin is $170,800 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Franklin?

The median household income in Franklin is $58,134 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Franklin, OH?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Franklin is 7.2%. The Ohio state income tax top rate is 3.8%.

Is Franklin, OH affordable?

Yes, Franklin is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 63 — about 37% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Franklin?

Franklin has average high temperatures of 64.2°F and average lows of 44.0°F. Annual precipitation is 41". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Franklin at a Glance

Population
11,670
Median Income
$58,134
Home Value
$170,800
Median Rent
$976/mo
Unemployment
3.0%
Avg High Temp
64.2°F
Sales Tax
7.2%
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