Primary sources for Franklin, TN
- Census Bureau profile of Franklin, TN, ACS data
- EIA-861 utility data for Franklin, TN, prices
- DOE LEAD tool for Franklin, TN, energy burden
- NOAA storms and FEMA flood claims for Franklin, TN
Electricity rates in Franklin, Tennessee
Franklin, TN ranks 1 of 27 Tennessee cities for people working from home (28.2% of workers). Franklin, Tennessee has 85,575 residents in 33,158 households; 48.1% heat with electricity.
Franklin on the map
Williamson County, with Franklin marked
Who lives in Franklin: income, cars, homes
Of 44,972 workers in Franklin, TN, 12,692 work from home, 28,623 drive alone, 52 ride transit and 495 walk. In Franklin, TN, 3,526 of 33,158 households earn under $35,000, 7,119 $35,000-$75,000, 10,694 $75,000-$150,000 and 11,819 $150,000 or more. In Franklin, TN, 5,191 of 11,499 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 14,657 households moved in since 2018 and 2,588 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over quickly. 4,106 residents of Franklin, TN live below the poverty line, and the median age is 37.8. In Franklin, TN, 1,258 households own no vehicle and 22,348 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. Franklin, TN homes: 21,971 have 3+ bedrooms, 4,869 none or one, median 6.3 rooms.
Household income in Franklin, TN
| Franklin, TN | Value | Rank in Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin, TN, households under $35,000 | 10.6% | 24 of 27 |
| Franklin, TN, households $150,000 or more | 35.6% | 4 of 27 |
| Franklin, TN, residents below poverty | 4.8% | 22 of 27 |
| Franklin, TN, median age | 37.8 | 10 of 27 |
| Franklin, TN, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 62.8% | 15 of 27 |
| Franklin, TN, households without a vehicle | 3.8% | 16 of 27 |
| Franklin, TN, households with 2+ vehicles | 67.4% | 9 of 27 |
| Franklin, TN, workers at home | 28.2% | 1 of 27 |
| Franklin, TN, cost-burdened renters | 45.1% | 23 of 27 |
| Franklin, TN, moved in since 2018 | 44.2% | 9 of 27 |
| Franklin, TN, moved in before 2000 | 7.8% | 25 of 27 |
Facts about Franklin
- Residents of Franklin, TN, ACS 2023
- 85,5757 of 27 Tennessee cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Franklin, TN
- $115,0004 of 27 of those cities
- Households in Franklin, TN
- 33,1582.58 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Franklin, TN
- 64.3%21,318 owners and 11,840 renter households
- Housing units in Franklin, TN
- 34,9711,813 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Franklin, TN
- 48.1%15,943 of 33,158 homes
- Land area of Franklin, TN
- 44.5 sq mi1,921.9 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Franklin, TN
- 1.4% to 1.6%at 1,154 kWh a month over the $115,000 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Franklin, TN
- 372NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 434.7 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Franklin, TN
- 20014,438 of 34,971 homes (12.7%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Franklin, TN
- $646,300$1,861 gross rent a month, 3.46% of value a year
Bill and heat pump calculator, Franklin
Compare Franklin with nearby cities
| City near Franklin, TN | Distance from Franklin | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin, TN (this page) | 0 mi | 85,575 | $115,000 | 2001 | $646,300 | 372 | 28.2% |
| Brentwood, TN | 7.2 mi northeast | 45,272 (-40,303) | $184,720 (+$69,720) | 1996 (-5 yr) | $926,700 (+$280,400) | 534 (+162) | 26.2% (-2.0 pts) |
| Spring Hill, TN | 12.1 mi south | 53,585 (-31,990) | $106,658 (-$8,342) | 2008 (+7 yr) | $452,400 (-$193,900) | 168 (-204) | 21.6% (-6.6 pts) |
| La Vergne, TN | 18.0 mi northeast | 38,944 (-46,631) | $80,418 (-$34,582) | 2000 (-1 yr) | $273,700 (-$372,600) | 464 (+92) | 11.5% (-16.7 pts) |
| Nashville-Davidson, TN | 18.2 mi north | 684,298 (+598,723) | $75,197 (-$39,803) | 1985 (-16 yr) | $383,100 (-$263,200) | 673 (+301) | 18.3% (-9.9 pts) |
| Smyrna, TN | 18.5 mi east | 55,066 (-30,509) | $78,409 (-$36,591) | 2000 (-1 yr) | $326,700 (-$319,600) | 322 (-50) | 11.2% (-17.0 pts) |
Who supplies Franklin
Williamson County lists 4 utilities for Franklin, TN (85,575 residents): homes pay 11.76 to 13.47 cents per kWh, about $136 to $155 a month at 1,154 kWh, 1.4% to 1.6% of the $115,000 Franklin median income. Williamson County page.
Housing and heating in Franklin
Franklin, TN: 4,438 of 34,971 homes were built before 1980 and 18,407 in 2000 or later. Franklin, TN has 20,211 detached houses, 10,038 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 341 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Franklin, TN
% of homes by decade built, Franklin, TN
- 2pre-40
- 140s
- 250s
- 260s
- 670s
- 1180s
- 2490s
- 2200s
- 2910s
- 220+
Heating fuel in Franklin, TN
| Franklin, TN | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin, TN, median year built | 2001 | 2001 | +0 years | 4 of 27 |
| Franklin, TN, built before 1980 | 12.7% | 17.2% | -4.5 points | 24 of 27 |
| Franklin, TN, built 2000 or later | 52.6% | 52.3% | +0.3 points | 4 of 27 |
| Franklin, TN, detached houses | 57.8% | 78.1% | -20.3 points | 21 of 27 |
| Franklin, TN, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 28.7% | 12.6% | +16.1 points | 4 of 27 |
| Franklin, TN, mobile homes | 1.0% | 1.7% | -0.7 points | 20 of 27 |
| Franklin, TN, renter households | 35.7% | 20.2% | +15.5 points | 17 of 27 |
| Franklin, TN, median home value | $646,300 | $673,700 | -$27,400 | 2 of 27 |
| Franklin, TN, median gross rent a month | $1,861 | $1,895 | -$34 | 3 of 27 |
| Franklin, TN, people per household | 2.56 | 2.80 | -0.24 | 11 of 27 |
Cost of living with electricity in Franklin
Franklin, TN: 33,158 households at $1,736 a year per home for electricity (Williamson County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $57.6 million, an estimate; all home energy is $2,458 a year per household.
| Group in Franklin, TN | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Franklin, TN median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin, TN, all households | 33,158 | $1,736 | $57.6 million | 1.51% |
| Franklin, TN, homeowners | 21,318 | $1,912 | $40.8 million | 1.66% |
| Franklin, TN, renters | 11,840 | $1,036 | $12.3 million | 0.90% |
Outage risk around Franklin
Franklin, TN, NWS reports within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025: 366 wind and 6 tornado, 434.7 per 100,000 residents of 85,575. Top gust near Franklin, TN: 74 knots, 85 mph. Damage near Franklin, TN: $11.6M.
Reports within 15 miles of Franklin, TN
wind and tornado reports, Franklin, TN
- 27'15
- 64'16
- 60'17
- 25'18
- 40'19
- 11'20
- 17'21
- 25'22
- 62'23
- 17'24
- 24'25
| Franklin, TN | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin, TN, 2015 | 26 | 1 | 27 |
| Franklin, TN, 2016 | 64 | 0 | 64 |
| Franklin, TN, 2017 | 59 | 1 | 60 |
| Franklin, TN, 2018 | 25 | 0 | 25 |
| Franklin, TN, 2019 | 40 | 0 | 40 |
| Franklin, TN, 2020 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| Franklin, TN, 2021 | 15 | 2 | 17 |
| Franklin, TN, 2022 | 25 | 0 | 25 |
| Franklin, TN, 2023 | 61 | 1 | 62 |
| Franklin, TN, 2024 | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| Franklin, TN, 2025 | 23 | 1 | 24 |
Analyst note on Franklin
Franklin, TN counts 85,575 residents in 33,158 households, on 44.5 square miles. Household income in Franklin, TN is $115,000; 21,318 of its 33,158 households own. 15,943 of the 33,158 occupied homes in Franklin, TN heat with electricity.
Franklin, TN has 34,971 housing units, 1,813 of them vacant or seasonal. Franklin, TN ranks 2 of 27 Tennessee cities for the highest median home value ($646,300). Franklin, TN ranks 3 of 27 Tennessee cities for the highest median rent ($1,861 a month).
Franklin, TN ranks 4 of 27 Tennessee cities for the newest homes (median year built 2001).
ZIP codes in Franklin
| ZIP area touching Franklin, TN | Share of the ZIP's land inside Franklin | Share of Franklin's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 37064 (Franklin, TN) | 13.7% | 58.8% |
| 37067 (Franklin, TN) | 36.8% | 28.0% |
| 37069 (Franklin, TN) | 14.8% | 12.5% |
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Questions on Franklin
Franklin: what is the electricity rate?
Franklin, TN has no price of its own; its 85,575 residents are served by one of 4 utilities, and a 1,154 kWh month costs $136 to $155.
Franklin: how does it rank among Tennessee cities?
Franklin, TN: rank 7 of 27 by its 85,575 residents, rank 4 of 27 by $115,000 median income.
Franklin: how many homes heat with electricity?
Franklin, TN: 15,943 of 33,158 occupied homes, 48.1%; Williamson County 41.7%.
Franklin: how much income goes to electricity?
At 1,154 kWh a month, 1.4% to 1.6% of the $115,000 median income in Franklin, TN.
Franklin: damaging storms reported nearby?
372 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of Franklin, TN, 2015 to 2025, 434.7 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Franklin?
Franklin, TN: median home built 2001; 4,438 of 34,971 homes (12.7%) predate 1980, 20,211 are detached and 10,038 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How many people in Franklin, TN work from home?
12,692 of 44,972 workers.
How many households in Franklin, TN earn under $35,000?
3,526 of 33,158, against 11,819 at $150,000 or more.
How many Franklin, TN renters struggle with rent?
5,191 of 11,499 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent.