Signals
Franklin
Tysons
Climate
71 · Top 49%
vs72 · Top 42%
Physical resilience
75 · Top 31%
vs80 · Top 24%
Housing affordability
69 · Bottom 33%
vs67 · Bottom 29%
Access
92 · Top 49%
vs97 · Top 30%
Economic stability
75 · Top 16%
vs72 · Top 24%
Measured values
| Metric | Franklin | Tysons | Source period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 87,133 | 28,936 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median household income | $119,528 | $129,818 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Per capita income | $61,761 | $82,390 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Population density | 1,956/sq mi | 6,785/sq mi | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median home value | $705,400 | $640,000 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median gross rent | $1,923 | $2,497 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Homeownership rate | 63.8% | 34.3% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 64.5% | 79.3% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Poverty rate | 4.6% | 7.9% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Average July high | 91°F | 90°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Average January low | 30°F | 30°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Annual precipitation | 50.5" | 41.8" | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Distance to major airport | 17 mi | 13 mi | NASR current cycle |
| Average commute | 25.5 min | 28.6 min | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median age | 38.6 | 36.5 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
A bolded value is the more favorable of the two where the metric has a clear direction. Metrics like population and density have no inherent better or worse and are shown unweighted.
Physical risk tradeoff
Franklin
Elevated or high exposure: earthquake, tornado.
Tysons
No hazard reaches elevated exposure.
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