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Population: 21,855 Located in Milwaukee County
Franklin is one of the cities in the Southwest suburb of Milwaukee, and is one of the state's fastest growing communities. New developments in single family homes are continually springing up north of Highway 100. Franklin's rural atmosphere is safe. Crime is minimal, and three firehouses attend to fire and rescue needs. Franklin retains a distinctly rural community flavor, and still has plenty of parkland and land open for development.
With manufacturers and skilled services the major employers in Franklin, it's easy for one to find a receptive work atmosphere. Major employers in the private sector are Fabricated Metal Products, Chemicals and Allied Products, and Primary Metal Industries. The median income is $73,203.
Franklin is serviced by the Franklin; Whitnall; and Oak Creek-Franklin Public School Districts. The Franklin School District has an award-winning staff and excellent facilities. Almost 470 teachers and administrators are present full-time in the districts school's. At the primary schools, the student/teacher ratio is 15; while, at the secondary schools the ratio is 16. 60% of the graduates of the Franklin School District plan on attending college. At the Whitnall School District the student/teacher ratio for primary schools is 16, and the ratio for secondary schools is 17. 67% of the Greenfield School District's graduate's plan on attending college. At the primary schools of the Oak Creek-Franklin School District, the student/teacher ratio is 16; while, at the secondary schools the student/teacher ratio is 17. 59% of the Oak Creek-Franklin School Districts graduates plan on attending college.
The southwest suburbs contain some of the most beautiful park land in the county. Parks encompass 20% of the area of Franklin. There are two public and one private (Tuckaway) golf courses. One of the recreational attractions is the Crystal Ridge Ski Hill and Chalet with a driving range and miniature golf course. Whitnall Park and the Root River Parkway offer acres of green space for picnicking, bicycling, hiking trails and many other types of family enjoyment. There is also the county-owned Boerner Botanical Gardens and Wehr Nature Center.
A walk-in medical center is centrally located for residents' convenience.
Franklin's neighborhoods are built around schools, parks and commercial centers, giving residents an opportunity for breathing room and country living with easy access to urban conveniences.
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