Franklin attracts homebuyers with newer homes south of Milwaukee
Homebuyers searching for a Milwaukee-area bedroom community often consider Franklin, a city about 15 miles from downtown. This once-rural area has boomed with suburban neighborhoods since the mid-1900s, with builders adding more single-family homes and condos to this day. Compared to their options in many parts of the Brew City, residents here can live in a newer home near highly rated schools and expansive Milwaukee County recreation destinations. Close to interstates 41 and 43, Franklin positions you near the popular shopping malls and employers in Milwaukee and its southern suburbs.
Named after Benjamin Franklin, the city of Franklin offers a blend of rural and suburban living.
Saputo Cheese is one of the many new businesses in Franklin.
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Single-family homes and condos across a wide price range
Many kinds of suburban neighborhoods have been built throughout Franklin since the mid-1900s. Ranch-style houses and Cape Cods line blocks in older communities. New Traditional houses in a range of styles and sizes have been built along cul-de-sacs since the late 1980s. While single-family homes are the most common on the market, buyers can look for condos, townhouses or apartment-style buildings, which typically sell for a little bit less than detached houses.
Prices range widely in Franklin. An older ranch-style home might sell in the lower $300,000s, while a larger new construction home with luxurious renovations can sell for over $1.5 million. Condos sell from the mid-$100,000s to the mid-$600,000s. Franklin has a median single-family home price in the lower $500,000s. That’s higher than nearby Milwaukee, Greendale, Raymond and Oak Creek. It’s on par with Muskego.
There are many kinds of homes in Franklin.
The Franklin community is peaceful and full of many styles of single-family homes.
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Franklin High School serves the students of Franklin.
A city served by three highly rated school districts
Most of Franklin is served by the Franklin Public School District, which earns an A overall from Niche. Kids can attend top-rated public schools like Franklin High School, which helps with college and career preparation through a dual enrollment academy and other programs. Smaller portions of the city are zoned for the Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District and the Whitnall School District, which also receive high ratings from Niche.
Highway and bus connections to local employers and Milwaukee
Loomis Road and state Route 100 intersect in the middle of Franklin, connecting you to major employers like Ascension SE Wisconsin Hospital – Franklin Campus. Many commuters take nearby Interstates 41 and 43 into Milwaukee and its suburbs. You’re about 15 miles from East Town, or a roughly 25-minute drive. Most residents drive to work, but some standard and rapid transit Milwaukee County Transit System bus routes also operate in Franklin.
Recreation at The Rock and at Milwaukee County parks
As the city has grown, so have its parks and recreation offerings. One stand-out development is Ballpark Commons, home to The Rock Sports Complex. “The Rock has been a big draw. A lot of people go there to see outdoor movies in the summertime or Christmas lights during their winter exhibit,” says Jennifer Loeffel, director at the Franklin Public Library. Franklin is home to several other popular green spaces, including:
The Root River Parkway, a greenway that connects hikers and cyclists to the greater Oak Leaf Trail system
Whitnall Park, the largest park in Milwaukee County, known for its destination golf course and botanical gardens
Kayla’s Playground at Franklin Woods, an accessible playground built to look like a castle
Franklin Field is home to the Milkmen baseball team and winter activities during the holidays.
Kayla's Playground at Franklin Woods has a colorful entrance.
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Local strip malls near south Milwaukee suburban shopping hubs
Strip malls and shopping plazas have been developed off busier streets like Loomis Road and 27th Street. Residents are a short drive from several grocery stores, dozens of chain restaurants, specialty businesses and locally owned restaurants like Honey Butter Cafe and Waha Buffet. You’re also a 10- to 15-minute drive from shopping destinations in other southern Milwaukee suburbs, including Southridge Mall in Greendale and Drexel Town Square in Oak Creek.
From Franklin, come to BelAir Cantina in Drexel Square for tacos.
Franklin has business parks which bring many companies to the area.
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Franklin's family-friendly traditions and holiday events
Franklin hosts a full calendar of community events throughout the year. One of the most popular is St. Martins Fair, a long-running Labor Day weekend tradition where hundreds of vendors set up shop along more than a mile of St. Martins Road. Some of the city’s community organizations and municipal services put on seasonal celebrations each year, including the library’s popular Trunk or Treat. “It's a big event. It brings in like 1,500 people,” Loeffel says. People also love going to Milwaukee County’s many other popular events, from the Summerfest music festival downtown to the Wisconsin State Fair in West Allis.
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On average, homes in Franklin, WI sell after 20 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Franklin, WI over the last 12 months is $450,000, up 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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