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Franklin, VA

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Population
8,478
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
17 ft
Median Home Value
$256,600
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$988/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$63,245
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in VirginiaPopulation rankingHighest population places in VirginiaNearest larger communitySuffolk, Virginia17 miles away · 104,699 residents.

About Franklin

Franklin is an independent city in the Hampton Roads region of Virginia, situated along the Blackwater River. Developing in the 1830s as a vital railroad stop and shipping port, the community of approximately 8,250 is home to a mini-museum of firefighting at the local fire department. The city hosts the annual Lumberjack Festival and is served by the Franklin City Public Schools district.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Drought Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Wildfire Risk IndexA+99.1rating

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