Franklin, New York

About Franklin

Franklin is a tiny community in central New York counting 273 people who proudly call it home.

Officially, Franklin is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.34 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 803 residents per square mile.

📰 Franklin News Today

• voco The Franklin New York by IHG Completes Renovation LODGING Magazine · Aug 18
• Franklin New York Municipal Income ETF - USD - Chart Real-time | ETF | FTNY | US7467297633 marketscreener.com · Aug 14
• Searching Paris for Ben Franklin, America’s ‘Least-Dead’ Founder The New York Times · Jun 1
• 65 Franklin Street Rises Above Grade In Tribeca, Manhattan New York YIMBY · Jul 29
• Jun 10, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; New York Yankees pitcher Carlos Rodon (55) throws a pitch during the first inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images The Franklin News Post · Aug 17

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Franklin Unique

• One of 30 places in the US named Franklin — but the New York one has a character all its own.
• Part of the fabric of New York — one of 1,293 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Franklin

• Crystal Creek Unit · Nature reserve reviews ★
• East Brook Unit · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Plymouth Unit · Nature reserve reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Franklin

• FRANKLIN CENTRAL SCHOOL

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Franklin

🏘️ Nearby Communities