Living in Franklin, WI
Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
By Kaeley Simek, REALTOR® · Updated November 2026
Franklin is a growing Milwaukee County suburb offering residential neighborhoods, shopping, restaurants, parks, and convenient access to I-94 and surrounding communities. The city has experienced significant development over the years, including new residential communities and commercial destinations.
Real estate & homes in Franklin
Franklin offers a wide range of housing, from established ranch homes and colonials to larger newer-construction homes, condos, and townhomes. Its housing market includes several different price points.
Local favorites & things to do
- Mimosa – Breakfast and brunch
- Milwaukee Burger Company – Burgers and casual dining
- The Rock Sports Complex
- Franklin Public Library
- Whitnall Park and Boerner Botanical Gardens nearby
Schools & education
Franklin is primarily served by the Franklin Public School District, with some addresses potentially served by neighboring districts.
School assignments can vary by address, so always verify with the district before you buy. You can compare districts and schools on the Wisconsin DPI School and District Report Cards.
Map of Franklin
Buying or selling in Franklin with Kaeley
I’m Kaeley Simek, a REALTOR® with Keller Williams Milwaukee Southwest, and I help buyers and sellers throughout Milwaukee County and southeastern Wisconsin. If Franklin is on your list, I can walk you through how its neighborhoods compare, what homes are selling for right now, and which nearby communities might be a good fit, too.
New to buying? Start with my first-time buyer roadmap, see how I help buyers, or learn how I help sellers. Need to buy and sell at the same time? I can help with that, too.
What my clients say
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Nearby communities
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About the author: Kaeley Simek, REALTOR®
I’m a REALTOR® with Keller Williams Realty Milwaukee Southwest, helping buyers and sellers across Milwaukee, Waukesha, Washington, Kenosha and Walworth Counties. I grew up in a real estate family and studied marketing and psychology at Carroll University.
I take great pride in doing everything I can to give you the ultimate buying or selling experience. My top values are communication, honesty, kindness and having the heart of a teacher: guiding you and explaining your options so you can make great decisions. I’m extremely experienced with unique and tough challenges, and I love to negotiate.
- RealTrends Verified: top 1.5% of agents nationally
- Top 20% of agents in my Keller Williams office
- 104% average sale-to-list ratio and 99% contract-to-close ratio
- 67 five-star Google reviews
Kaeley Simek, REALTOR® · WI License #86708-94 · Keller Williams Realty Milwaukee Southwest
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