Franklin, North Carolina · ZIP 28734

Franklin — ZIP 28734

Franklin (28734) scores 67/100 — Fair for North Carolina. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index 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 $306K.

Overall NeighborScore

C+Fair

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Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier.

Safety index65/100

Violent crime share8%

Property crime share92%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index70/100

Avg math proficiency51%

Avg reading proficiency55%

Schools nearby9

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index49/100

Typical home value$306K

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

$306K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 3 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

118

Violent Crime

Property Crime

109

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Macon County, North Carolina (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
Macon Early College High School	09–13	154	75%	90%
Franklin High	09–12	996	67%	62%
East Franklin Elementary	KG–04	315	62%	47%
South Macon Elementary	PK–04	465	57%	52%
Cartoogechaye Elementary	PK–04	354	57%	57%
Mountain View Intermediate	05–06	614	49%	45%
Macon Middle School	07–08	576	44%	49%
Iotla Valley Elementary	PK–04	408	42%	42%
Macon Virtual Academy	KG–12	44	5%	55%

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.

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Demographics

Population

29,158

Median Income

$54K

Homeownership

77%

Median Age

48.3 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 28734 has a reported-crime score of 65/100. 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 28734 has a school score of 70/100. 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 28734 is approximately $306K. 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 28734 in Franklin has an overall NeighborScore of 67/100. 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.