Welcome Home in Franklin

Franklin is in the state of Wisconsin, in Milwaukee County. It is considered a suburb of Milwaukee and is less than ten miles from downtown Milwaukee. CNN/Money and Money magazine ranked Franklin as one of the best places to live in the United States. Franklin covers about 35 square miles of property, a small percentage of which is water. Residents here enjoy loads of places for outdoor activities, a good public school district, and a family-friendly community.

Whoa. Slow it down, Wisconsin. Before starting your search on our apartment finder, visit our Apartment Guide to pick up some great tips on finding that perfect place for you. Don't miss the LocalTalk page, where you can get a good idea of what living in Franklin is really like. Want to know what your occasional commute to Milwaukee will really be like? (Easy peasy.) Wondering where you can go for a nightcap and some good conversation? Maybe you just want to know more about karate schools in the area for Junior’s newly found talent. No problem. We have answers. Just type each and every one of those Franklin-related questions right into our Ask a Question feature and a local expert will get back with answers.

Franklin Rental Trends

Are you looking for something near Franklin Park Savannah State Natural Area? Maybe you want something closer to the Oakwood Golf Course. (Go, Tiger.) Or perhaps all you want is a place decked out with amenities in a building with a fitness center. We get it. Whatever it is you're looking for, our apartment finder will help you find it and get you the best deal in town. So, what do apartments in Franklin go for? Look at the table above and you'll get a good idea. Check out our rental and census data tables as well as our other fact sheets for more info about affordability and options for your future new digs. If you’re ready to start your search, you can begin by checking out some of the popular rentals below. Then read on to learn more about Franklin.

Rocking and Rolling in Franklin

Franklin residents have some really nice places to get out and stretch their arms and legs in the fresh, Wisconsin air. The Parks and Recreation Department runs over 170-acres of land with trails, recreational facilities, playgrounds, athletic fields and courts, and picnic areas for you and Yogi to enjoy. So, you will find everything you’d expect in this city’s parks department. Whitnall Park boasts trails, creeks, river, and a small lake. During the winter, folks can go cross-country skiing here on at the park’s golf course. A different way to make your way across the greens! There is a really awesome, educational stop in the park too. The Wehr Nature Center is 220-acres inside the park. There is a twenty-acre lake with islands, trails for strolling with informative signage, wetlands, meadows, and prairies to explore, and, of course, the educational center. They also have an outdoor amphitheater for special events and things. Keep an eye on their calendar to join in the fun with things like, “Owl Prowl,” “Family Frog Frolics,” and “Butterfly Count.” Ski and snowboard fanatics: you’re in luck in Franklin. If you’re looking for some wintery fun outside (and there will be snow here) head to Crystal Ridge. With over 100-acres of playground to ski, snowboard, and gaze at, you can shred ‘til your snow bunny-heart’s content. Crystal Ridge offers lessons for everyone in the fam, so even if you’re a first-timer, head on over and give it a try. Folks who like to dip the old rod and reel into the water, can find plenty of lakes and places to get their fishing fix in and around Franklin.

If you like old things, you’ll like Franklin – the town is named after Ben Franklin… and he’s old. Check out the Franklin Historical Society for some info on local history. There are some interesting historical sites in Franklin (the town, not Ben, although…) like The Sheehan-Godsell Cabin, Old Town Hall, Whelan School, and St. Peters Chapel. Sounds like there are some history buffs who will be quite content in Franklin.

The community of Franklin enjoys celebrating several annual events throughout the year. Residents get together and party it up with special bashes like the “Franklin Civic Celebration,” “National Night Out,” “St. Martins Fair,” and the “Arbor Day Celebration.”

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