Franklin, Michigan
Franklin is a village of 2,554 people in Oakland County, Michigan, founded in 1825.
Why visit Franklin
Townapedia lists 20 museums and landmarks, 6 parks and trails, 30 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Melvyn Maxwell and Sara Stein Smith House, Royal Aldrich House and Franklin Hills Country Club.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 16°F, and about 36 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Franklin
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Franklin
Franklin is a village in Oakland County in the U.S. state of Michigan. A northern suburb of Detroit, Franklin is located within Southfield Township, roughly 20 miles (32.2 km) northwest of downtown Detroit. As of the 2020 census, the village had a population of 3,139.
From the Wikipedia article Franklin, Michigan (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks20
Melvyn Maxwell and Sara Stein Smith House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
House in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
Royal Aldrich House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
United States historic place
Holocaust Memorial Center
Museum · 3.1 mi
Holocaust museum in the United States
Marvin's Marvelous Mechanical Museum
Museum · 3.0 mi
Museum in Farmington Hills, Michigan
8 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds6
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Restaurants and cafes30
Kung Fu Tea
Cafe · Bubble Tea · 1.0 mi
Also contains TKK fried chicken
30754 Telegraph Road
Mo-Su 11:00-21:00
Green Lantern
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.4 mi
29127 Telegraph Road, Southfield
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 12:00-22:00
Rusty Bucket Restaurant and Tavern
Diner · American · 1.0 mi
30450 Telegraph Road, Bingham Farms
Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 12:00-21:00
Wing Bros
Restaurant · Wings, Sandwich, Burger, Chicken, Salad, Fries · 1.1 mi
29540 Northwestern Highway, Southfield
Madeleine's French Patisserie
Bakery · 0.6 mi
32644 Franklin Road
Shish Kabob
Restaurant · Middle Eastern · 1.7 mi
28682 Telegraph Road, Southfield
18 more on the map.
History
The community was founded in 1825 by Elijah Bullock and other European-American settlers; it was named after Benjamin Franklin, a Founding Father of the United States, in 1831. By 1830, a business district formed. The village has a unique collection of historical structures in original condition that is unusual for suburban Detroit. The village was incorporated in 1953.
From the History section of Franklin, Michigan on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship5
Temple Beth El
Place of worship · 1.2 mi
7400 Telegraph Road, Bloomfield Township
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging6
Schools, colleges and libraries44
Healthcare2
Map of Franklin
117 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30°F | 16°F | 2.3 in | 9.8 in |
| Feb | 34°F | 16°F | 1.8 in | 10.6 in |
| Mar | 44°F | 24°F | 2.1 in | 4.7 in |
| Apr | 57°F | 34°F | 3.0 in | 1.5 in |
| May | 68°F | 46°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 56°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 60°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 59°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 51°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 60°F | 40°F | 2.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 47°F | 30°F | 2.5 in | 2.3 in |
| Dec | 35°F | 22°F | 2.0 in | 7.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Farmington (5 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Oakland County has had 10 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2024-02-08: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2021-07-15: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
- 2020-03-27: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2014-09-25: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2005-09-07: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Oakland County International Airport (PTK) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 12 miles away.
- Bingham Farms 1 mi east, about 2 min by car
- Beverly Hills 3 mi east, about 5 min by car
- Southfield 4 mi southeast, about 6 min by car
- Farmington Hills 4 mi southwest, about 7 min by car
- Birmingham 5 mi east, about 8 min by car
- Farmington 6 mi southwest, about 9 min by car
- Berkley 6 mi east, about 10 min by car
- Oak Park 7 mi southeast, about 12 min by car
- Royal Oak 8 mi east, about 12 min by car
- Clawson 8 mi east, about 13 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- FranklinMichigan01, Traveler100, CC BY-SA 3.0
- RoyalAldrichHouse1, Dave Parker, CC BY-SA 2.5
- Melvyn Maxwell Smith House exterior 2 - FLW, Architect - Bloomfield Hills built in 1946 (291334715), David Brossard, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Mother of God Cathedral - Southfield, Michigan 01, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- HolocaustMemorialCenterFarmingtonHills2, Dave Parker, CC BY 3.0
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