USDA Eligibility Boundaries for Franklin, Massachusetts

 
There are no geographical USDA loan restrictions in this county. 100% of Franklin County is eligible for rural development USDA home loans.

The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Franklin county is rated a 3. The average temperature during the month of June is 71.3℉ and the average temperature in January is 23.2℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 66% and the area covered by water is 3.13%. The overall influence score for Franklin is 5.

The map below displays geographic boundaries of Franklin, Massachusetts with a blue border. There are no significant USDA regional restrictions in this county. For higher resolution imagery click the map to zoom in or search for specific postal (zip) codes, city names or even counties. You can also search for specific addresses using the power search feature here.

Or you can continue searching for homes listed for sale in neighboring county. From county center to center Hampden is 49 kilometers to the south, Hampshire is 27 kilometers to the south and Berkshire is 55 kilometers to the south west.
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Franklin County is located in the western part of Massachusetts and is the least populous county in the state. As of the 2019 census, the population was 70,836. The median household income was $60,743, and the median family income was $74,934.

The majority of Franklin County residents are white (91.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (3.7%), Black or African American (1.6%), Asian (1.4%), and other races (2%). The county has a higher percentage of people living in poverty than the state average, with 11.2% of Franklin County residents living below the poverty line compared to 9.4% across Massachusetts.

The cost of living in Franklin County is slightly higher than the state average, with housing costs being the primary factor for this difference. The median home value in Franklin County is $269,300, which is much higher than the median value for Massachusetts ($383,400).

The county offers a variety of outdoor activities and attractions for visitors and residents alike. There are numerous parks, trails, and lakes that provide opportunities for fishing, hiking, camping, and other recreational activities. The area also offers a number of cultural attractions such as historical sites, museums, and galleries.

Franklin, Massachusetts

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The Massachusetts State Office, located in Amherst, MA, administers activity in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. Massachusetts area offices are located in Hadley, Holden and West Wareham. All offices are open to the public Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.

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