Housing by town in Franklin County, Kentucky
Franklin County, Kentucky has one place with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $967 (±$40) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
35.5% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $762 in 2015–2019 (+26.9%; No measurable change after inflation).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $967 (±$40)
- Households that rent
- 35.5%
- Median household income
- $65,298
- Places
- 1
Cities, towns and townships in Franklin County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frankfort | $944 | 51.2% | $53,073 | $183,700 | $1,571 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $19,400 | $32,250 | $51,600 |
| 2 people | $22,150 | $36,850 | $59,000 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $41,450 | $66,350 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $46,050 | $73,700 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $49,750 | $79,600 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $53,450 | $85,500 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $57,150 | $91,400 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $60,800 | $97,300 |
How the places in Franklin County rank across Kentucky
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Crime reported to police in Franklin County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 89 | 172 | 713 | 1,378 | 51,741 | 2 of 2 |
| 2024 | 77 | 147 | 567 | 1,084 | 52,295 | 2 of 2 |
| 2025 | 96 | 182 | 554 | 1,053 | 52,627 | 2 of 2 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Franklin County recorded 96 violent and 554 property crimes, 182 and 1,053 per 100,000 residents.
Every department with residents of its own in the county reported every month that year.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Franklin County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frankfort Police Department | 28,610 | 68 | 458 |
| Franklin County Sheriff's Office | 24,017 | 28 | 96 |
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Questions about Franklin County
What is the crime rate in Franklin County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Franklin County recorded 182 violent and 1,053 property crimes per 100,000 residents (96 violent and 554 property crimes in all).
Which place in Franklin County has the highest rent?
Frankfort has the highest median gross rent, $944 (±$45) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the median rent in Franklin County, Kentucky?
The median gross rent in Franklin County is $967 (±$40) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Franklin County, Kentucky
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Franklin County, Kentucky
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Franklin County, KY
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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