Boston metro, MA relocation guide
Moving to Franklin, MA
$650,000Median listing price
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About Franklin
Franklin is a city of about 36,700 in the southwestern metro, one of Massachusetts' fastest-growing municipalities and home to the country's first public library.
Home prices in Franklin
The median listing price in Franklin is $650,000.
Top places in Franklin
- Downtown Franklin — shops and restaurants around the town square (shown in the Commons photo).
- Franklin Public Library — historic institution (shown in the Commons photo).
- Main Street and the commuter-rail overpass (shown in the Commons photo).
- Dean College campus.
- Franklin State Forest and the Southern New England Trunkline Trail.
Commuting from Franklin
- MBTA Commuter Rail Franklin/Foxboro Line — Dean College and Franklin/Downtown Franklin stations to South Station, roughly 55–65 minutes (approximate).
- Approximate drive to downtown Boston: ~40–55 minutes via I-495 and I-95/Route 128 (longer at rush hour).
Schools in Franklin
Public schools: Franklin Public Schools. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Franklin FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Franklin, MA?
The median listing price in Franklin is $650,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Franklin, MA?
MBTA Commuter Rail Franklin/Foxboro Line — Dean College and Franklin/Downtown Franklin stations to South Station, roughly 55–65 minutes (approximate). - Which school district serves Franklin, MA?
Franklin is served by Franklin Public Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.