Population 312 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Franklin Falls
Household size in Franklin Falls
| Period | Franklin Falls | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.18 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.21 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.16 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.14 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.04 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Franklin Falls are small: just 2.14 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Franklin Falls
| Period | Franklin Falls | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.5 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 49.1 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 51.0 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 52.8 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.3 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 52.8, Franklin Falls is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 46.5 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Franklin Falls
| Period | Franklin Falls | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.3% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.8% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.1% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.5% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +4.2 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in ten households in Franklin Falls (10.5%), a little below the national share of 11.6%.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Franklin Falls
Renters in Franklin Falls
| Period | Franklin Falls | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.0% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.8% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.9% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 15.5% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Franklin Falls is largely a place of homeowners: only 15.5% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. More than half of owners (55.0%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Franklin Falls
| Period | Franklin Falls | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.2% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 34.6% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 34.3% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 32.3% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.9 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Franklin Falls: 32.3% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Franklin Falls
| Period | Franklin Falls | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1962 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1967 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1975 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1969 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +5 | +6 |
Franklin Falls is a place of older homes: half were built before 1969, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Even so, homes here are newer than in New York overall, where the median home dates to 1961.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Franklin Falls
| Period | Franklin Falls | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $712 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $793 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $764 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $775 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$63 | +$698 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Franklin Falls costs $775 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 14.6% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Franklin Falls
Bachelor's degrees in Franklin Falls
| Period | Franklin Falls | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.0% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 31.4% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 35.4% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 36.6% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.6 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in Franklin Falls as nationally: 36.6% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share is lower than in New York overall (39.8%).
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Franklin Falls
| Period | Franklin Falls | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.6% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.1% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.9% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.9% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Franklin Falls: 96.9% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Franklin Falls
| Period | Franklin Falls | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.8% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.2% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.1% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.2% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Franklin Falls has been low: just 3.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Franklin Falls compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Falls | 2.14 | 52.8 | 10.5% | 15.5% | 32.3% | 1969 | $775 | 36.6% | 96.9% | 3.2% |
| Bloomingdale | 2.22 | 51.2 | 7.6% | 21.5% | 18.3% | 1964 | $845 | 39.6% | 97.6% | 3.2% |
| Vermontville | 2.05 | 52.4 | 12.6% | 10.8% | 45.8% | 1972 | $732 | 34.4% | 96.1% | 3.4% |
| Union Falls | 1.92 | 59.1 | 7.5% | 6.8% | 39.3% | 1971 | $882 | 29.9% | 92.5% | 4.3% |
| Whiteface | 2.02 | 55.7 | 17.5% | 21.7% | 61.6% | 1996 | $1,063 | 49.4% | 94.0% | 10.6% |
| Sugarbush | 2.07 | 54.1 | 13.4% | 10.2% | 45.4% | 1974 | $706 | 33.9% | 96.3% | 3.2% |
| Gabriels | 1.89 | 26.6 | 2.9% | 28.0% | 45.0% | 1944 | $1,061 | 40.5% | 95.0% | 5.3% |
| Rainbow Lake | 1.85 | 24.5 | 2.6% | 27.3% | 53.7% | 1941 | $1,072 | 41.9% | 94.8% | 6.7% |
| Wilmington | 2.43 | 43.6 | 6.2% | 20.0% | 40.6% | 1978 | $1,063 | 35.4% | 97.6% | 0.0% |
| Saranac Lake | 1.92 | 43.2 | 5.9% | 46.0% | 18.2% | 1953 | $823 | 42.0% | 91.5% | 2.7% |
| Lake Placid | 1.79 | 42.2 | 13.9% | 39.6% | 28.8% | 1974 | $1,260 | 44.1% | 94.4% | 1.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Franklin Falls. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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