Living in Franklin, CT
Franklin is a 19.7-square-mile town in New London County with the village of North Franklin, Route 32 as its main road, and the Ashbel Woodward House Museum.
Franklin at a glance
- Median sale price
- $382,000+7.4% vs last year 22 sales, last 12 months
- Property tax rate
- 21.25 mills town-wide, FY2027
- Estimated yearly tax
- ~$5,700 median-priced home
- Population
- 1,900 2024 Census estimate
- Land area
- 19.7 sq mi 96 per sq mi
What it is like in Franklin
Franklin is in New London County, in southeastern Connecticut. It covers 19.71 square miles, had a population of 1,900, and borders Sprague, Lebanon, Bozrah, Norwich, Scotland and Windham.
Europeans settled the area in 1663 as part of Norwich. Franklin was incorporated in 1786, combining the West Farms and Pautipaug societies, and is named after Benjamin Franklin. Sprague was formed in 1861 from parts of Franklin and Lisbon, which gave Franklin its present boundaries.
Town government is at 7 Meetinghouse Hill Road. Franklin Elementary School is the town's public school, in the Franklin School District.
The Ashbel Woodward House, built in 1835, is on the National Register of Historic Places and operates as a museum at 387 Route 32. A listing gives its hours as the first Saturday of each month and by appointment, so check before visiting.
Open land includes Giddings Park, Pember Wetlands, Ayers Gap Preserve, the Watson Section of Sprague Land Preserve and the Franklin Swamp Wildlife Management Area. Mohegan Sun Country Club at Pautipaug Hill is also in town.
Getting around from Franklin
| Drive to | Time | Miles |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford | 56 min | 41 |
| New Haven | 80 min | 62 |
| Stamford | 135 min | 101 |
| New York City (Midtown) | 188 min | 136 |
| Boston | 131 min | 102 |
| Providence | 71 min | 52 |
| Bradley Airport (BDL) | 77 min | 48 |
Rail
No passenger rail station within 8 miles.
Highways and routes
Route 32, the old Norwich-New London Turnpike, runs through North Franklin.
Drive times: Hartford 56 minutes (41 miles), Providence 71 minutes (52 miles), Bradley Airport 77 minutes (48 miles), New Haven 80 minutes (62 miles), and Boston 131 minutes (102 miles).
Schools in Franklin
1 public school in Franklin School District. Which one serves an address depends on the district, so confirm with them.
Elementary 1
- Franklin
Grades, number of students. Hover a school for its address.
For report cards, enrollment trends and spending per student, look up Franklin School District on the state's EdSight site.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data. We do not rate or rank schools.
Eat, drink and explore in Franklin
Open Franklin in Google Maps →Eat and drink 1
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Restaurant serving pizza, breakfast platters, grinders, Italian dinners, Greek dishes and Mexican platters.
Things to do and see 1
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1835 Greek Revival house operated as a local history museum, open on set Saturdays and by appointment.
Parks, preserves and trails 8
Parks and open space © OpenStreetMap contributors. Places to eat and visit last checked October 2026. These are not paid placements; they are simply our selection. Hours and menus change, so check before you go.
Franklin housing market
Over the last 12 months, 22 homes sold in Franklin with a median sale price of $382,000 and a median of 9 days on market. There are 5 homes for sale right now.
Homes sold for a median of $239 per square foot. The typical home sold for 102% of its list price, and the median sale price is up 7.4% from the year before. At the current pace of sales, the homes for sale would last about 2.7 months.
Franklin's town-wide property tax rate is 21.25 mills (FY2027). Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value, so a median-priced home pays roughly $5,700 a year. Special taxing districts, such as fire districts, can add to this, and a home's actual assessment may differ from its sale price.
Source: SmartMLS, residential sales (single-family, condo and multi-family); mill rates: Connecticut Office of Policy and Management. Updated November 10, 2026.
Homes for sale in Franklin
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Questions about Franklin
What is the median home price in Franklin, CT?
The median sale price in Franklin is $382,000, based on 22 home sales in the last 12 months (SmartMLS). Updated November 10, 2026.
What is the property tax rate in Franklin, CT?
Franklin's town-wide property tax rate is 21.25 mills (fiscal year 2027). Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value, so a median-priced home pays roughly $5,700 a year. Special taxing districts can add to this.
How far is Franklin, CT from Hartford?
Franklin is about 41 miles and a 56-minute drive from downtown Hartford, measured from the town center without traffic.
How far is Franklin, CT from New York City?
Franklin is about 136 miles from Midtown Manhattan, roughly a 188-minute drive without traffic.
What is the population of Franklin, CT?
Franklin has about 1,900 residents (U.S. Census Bureau estimate, 2024) and covers 19.7 square miles.
How many public schools are in Franklin, CT?
Franklin has 1 public school in Franklin School District. Which school serves an address depends on the district's boundaries, so confirm with the district.
How many homes are for sale in Franklin, CT?
There are 5 homes for sale in Franklin right now, per SmartMLS, as of November 10, 2026.
Which road runs through Franklin?
Route 32 runs through North Franklin.
What is there to visit in town?
The Ashbel Woodward House Museum, at 387 Route 32, and several preserves such as Ayers Gap Preserve.
How far is Franklin from Hartford?
41 miles, about 56 minutes by car. Providence is 52 miles, about 71 minutes.
When was Franklin founded?
It was incorporated in 1786 and took its present boundaries in 1861 when Sprague was formed.
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