Updated Nov. 9. Franklin is a city in Warren County with 11,670 residents (Census Bureau, 2019-2023 American Community Survey). Its public school district is Franklin Local School District, with 1,776 students. Next on the public calendar: Franklin Board of Education, Nov. 9.
Latest stories
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Upcoming public meetings
Key data
What’s being built
1 new housing unit permitted in Franklin this year through 2026-09, against 1 in the same months last year (Census Bureau building permits).
Churches
Church Finder: service times, checked against each church’s own site.
From our other pages
- Property tax on a $100,000 home: about $1,782 a year, 246th highest of 2,319 places in Ohio. Ohio property tax rankings
- Sunday services, from each church’s own website: First United Methodist Church of Franklin 10:45 a.m.; Riverview Baptist Church 10:45 a.m.
Common questions
When does Franklin City Council meet?
It meets at Council Chambers, Franklin Municipal Building; 1st & 3rd Mondays (agenda lists 5:15 p.m.).
What’s the property tax on a home in Franklin?
On a home at Franklin’s median sale price of $255,400, the yearly property tax for an owner-occupant is about $3,884 to $4,551, depending on the school and taxing district, from the Ohio Department of Taxation’s rates for tax year 2025 (bills paid in 2026).
Who provides water and trash in Franklin?
Water is City of Franklin, and trash is billed by City of Franklin and collected by Rumpke, from each provider’s own published information (checked 2026-11-04).
What’s the median home sale price in Franklin?
$255,400 over the last 12 months, across 231 closed sales, from MLS sales records.