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About Franklin
City in New Hampshire, United StatesFranklin is a city in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States. At the 2020 census, the population was 8,741, the lowest figure of New Hampshire's 13 cities. Franklin includes the village of West Franklin.
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Housing in Franklin
The typical Franklin home is worth about $386,000, up 3.1% in a year, 25% below the New Hampshire typical home.
Only 4 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.
Safety in Franklin
Safety Grade B
Franklin reports less crime per resident than 63% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade. New Hampshire has less reported crime than most states, so among its own towns Franklin sits closer to the middle.
Schools in Franklin
All Franklin schools →School Grade D-
The public schools Franklin’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 100% of New Hampshire’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within NH. Ratings are from neighbors.
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