Ezra Hughes housing Aug 30, 2025

Is Franklin Furnace still affordable?

Been meaning to ask this. Homes are going for about $116,200 on average. You can expect to pay around $599 for rent here. Rent is about $599/month for a decent place. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Any advice would be great. Appreciate any input. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The food scene here is surprisingly good.

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Violet Hernandez Sep 23, 2025

OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 7 years ago from LA and here's my honest breakdown:

Housing: The market is competitive but not impossible. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in Greenfield. It's underrated for what you get.

Jobs: The market is established right now, especially in healthcare. If you're in real estate you might struggle.

People: Generally surprisingly good. It took about 13 months to build a solid friend group.

Food: decent. Tons of options if you like seafood.

Give it a chance - it might surprise you..

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