Franklin, Massachusetts · ZIP 02038

Franklin — ZIP 02038

Franklin (02038) scores 85/100 — Excellent for Massachusetts. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $718K.

Overall NeighborScore

A-Excellent

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index95/100

Violent crime share26%

Property crime share74%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index73/100

Avg math proficiency58%

Avg reading proficiency57%

Schools nearby11

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index45/100

Typical home value$718K

Median rent$2,631/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$718K

Median Rent

$2,631/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

7,573

Violent Crime

1,302

Property Crime

6,271

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Norfolk County, Massachusetts (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Franklin High	09–12	1,453	72%	76%
J F Kennedy Memorial	KG–05	341	72%	62%
Oak Street Elementary	KG–05	398	62%	62%
Helen Keller Elementary	KG–05	560	57%	55%
Jefferson Elementary	KG–05	321	57%	57%
Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School	KG–08	898	56%	58%
Annie Sullivan Middle School	06–08	322	55%	60%
Parmenter	KG–05	309	52%	52%
Horace Mann	06–08	407	51%	51%
Remington Middle	06–08	358	50%	42%
Franklin Early Childhood Development Center	PK–PK	142	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

33,067

Median Income

$146K

Homeownership

78%

Median Age

41.3 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 02038 has a reported-crime score of 95/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 02038 has a school score of 73/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 02038 is approximately $718K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 02038 in Franklin has an overall NeighborScore of 85/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.