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Franklinton, NC is a small, tight-knit town in Franklin County approximately 30 minutes northeast of Raleigh, with a population of around 2,560 and a median household income of about $64,000. Established in the mid‑19th century and named for Benjamin Franklin, it retains historic neighborhoods and landmarks like the vintage depot, the Sterling Cotton Mill-turned‑lofts, and notable homes such as the Dr. J.H. Harris House. Surrounded by parks, greenways, and trails and supported by a vibrant parks and recreation department, Franklinton offers a peaceful lifestyle with convenient access to the economic and cultural amenities of the Research Triangle. 

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Franklinton Middle School 919-494-2971 public 6-8
Franklinton Elementary School 919-494-2479 public PK-5
Tar River Elementary School 919-528-2767 public PK-5
Wilton Elementary School 919-528-0033 public PK-5
Franklinton High School 919-494-2332 public 9-12
Franklinton Elementary School 919-494-2479 public PK-5
Tar River Elementary School 919-528-2767 public PK-5
Wilton Elementary School 919-528-0033 public PK-5
Franklinton Elementary School 919-494-2479 public PK-5
Tar River Elementary School 919-528-2767 public PK-5
Wilton Elementary School 919-528-0033 public PK-5
Franklinton Middle School 919-494-2971 public 6-8
Franklinton High School 919-494-2332 public 9-12

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The State of the Market // August 2025

The State of the Market // August 2025

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