How many renters in Franklin Town, MA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
47.9% (±8.0 points) of renting households in Franklin Town, MA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
42.3% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 47.9% (±8.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 42.3% (±7.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.4% (±3.3 points)
Rent as a share of income in Franklin Town
| Share of income spent on rent | Franklin Town | Norfolk County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 5.1% (±2.8 points) | 11.2% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 10.8% (±5.7 points) | 11.5% | 11.6% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 18.1% (±6.5 points) | 13.4% | 12.3% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 18.0% (±6.4 points) | 12.5% | 12.0% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 5.6% (±3.6 points) | 10.4% | 10.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 42.3% (±7.1 points) | 41.1% | 41.8% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Franklin Town against Norfolk County, its state and the nation
| Franklin Town | Norfolk County | Massachusetts | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 47.9% (±8.0 points) | 51.5% (±1.8 points) | 51.8% (±0.5 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 42.3% (±7.1 points) | 41.1% (±1.5 points) | 41.8% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.4% (±3.3 points) | 30.7% (±0.7 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $61,779 (±$11,395) | $74,159 (±$3,427) | $60,987 (±$576) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,899 (±$156) | $2,149 (±$29) | $1,762 (±$9) | $1,413 |
In Franklin Town, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Norfolk County (51.5%).
It is not measurably different from Massachusetts (51.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Norfolk County, Franklin Town ranks 20 of 28 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 216 of 351.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Franklin Town
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Town | — | 47.9% (±8.0 points) | — |
| Bellingham | 3.3 mi | 62.8% (±13.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wrentham | 3.5 mi | 40.6% (±16.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bellingham (community) | 3.5 mi | 74.7% (±16.3 points) | Higher |
| Norfolk | 4.7 mi | 57.2% (±39.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Medway | 5.0 mi | 35.3% (±18.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Plainville | 6.3 mi | 53.8% (±14.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Millis-Clicquot | 6.5 mi | 49.3% (±20.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Millis | 6.6 mi | 56.5% (±17.2 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Bellingham (community), MA (74.7%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Norfolk County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Avon | 53.2% (±20.4 points) |
| 15 | Braintree Town | 52.8% (±8.2 points) |
| 16 | Cohasset | 52.6% (±19.7 points) |
| 17 | Canton | 52.3% (±9.3 points) |
| 18 | Sharon | 49.0% (±16.8 points) |
| 19 | Quincy | 48.7% (±3.6 points) |
| 20 | Franklin Town | 47.9% (±8.0 points) |
| 21 | Holbrook | 47.8% (±21.8 points) |
| 22 | Brookline | 46.8% (±3.9 points) |
| 23 | Milton | 45.6% (±22.1 points) |
| 24 | Wellesley | 44.1% (±10.9 points) |
| 25 | Wrentham | 40.6% (±16.5 points) |
| 26 | Walpole | 37.8% (±10.2 points) |
Showing 13 of 28 places in Norfolk County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Franklin Town
Are renters in Franklin Town rent-burdened?
47.9% of renting households in Franklin Town pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Franklin Town spend on rent?
The median renting household in Franklin Town, MA spends 29.4% (±3.3 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Franklin Town city, Massachusetts
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Franklin Town city, Massachusetts
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Franklin Town city, Massachusetts
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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