Brookfield, WI vs Franklin, WI
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Brookfield
73.5
#718 nationally
Franklin
74.3
#608 nationally
Franklin leads in crime level (1.4 vs 2.3). Brookfield leads in average commute (20.9 min vs 25.4 min). Brookfield leads in median household income ($121,837 vs $100,524).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brookfield, WI | Franklin, WI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.5 (#718) | 74.3 (#608) |
| Population | 41,884 | 35,485 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $533,966 | $447,838 |
| Median Household Income | $121,837 | $100,524 |
| Average Commute | 20.9 min | 25.4 min |
| Walk Score | 20 | 17 |
| Crime Level | 2.3 | 1.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 121 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+19.8 | D+38.5 |
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73.5 Score
Brookfield, WI
Small Wisconsin city with local appeal
Median Home
$533,966
Population
41,884
Crime
Low
Walk Score
20
Midwest
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74.3 Score
Franklin, WI
Small Wisconsin city with local appeal
Median Home
$447,838
Population
35,485
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
17
Midwest
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