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10 discussions from residents and visitors

Aurora Green

Is Franklin worth moving to in 2026?

Been meaning to ask this. I'm retired and You can expect to pay around $1,034 for rent here. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Am I overthinking this? Property taxes are high but you get good services. Traffic can be rough during ...

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Axel Bennett

Just moved to Franklin, any tips?

So, I'm single, late 40s, and Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Thanks!

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Everly

Just moved to Franklin, any tips?

Longtime lurker here, You can expect to pay around $1,034 for rent here. Rent is about $1,034/month for a decent place. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. What do you all think? The food scene here is surprisingly good.

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Natalie Evans

Day-to-day life in Franklin, KY

So, My family moved here when I was a kid. Homes are going for about $170,400 on average. Crime rate is something to consider -Franklin sits at 232.4 per 100K. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. What neighborhoods would you sugge...

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Connor Reed

Co-working spaces in Franklin?

Hey, I'm single, late 20s, and Rent is about $1,034/month for a decent place. The suburbs are where most families end up. Should I be concerned? I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The suburbs are where most families end up.

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Axel Bennett

Is Franklin a good place to live?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm a 24-year-old pharmacist and Household incomes average around $55,552 in Franklin. It's a a small town city with about 10,254 people. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The suburbs are where most families end up. The weather takes some get...

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Christian Ramos

Is Franklin good for remote workers?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Just moved here 4 months ago and Crime rate is something to consider -Franklin sits at 232.4 per 100K. Poverty rate is 11.0%, which is around average. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, which is pretty low. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know wher...

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Maverick F.

Moving to Franklin -what should I know?

Random thought, Crime rate is something to consider -Franklin sits at 232.4 per 100K. Average temperature is around 58--F, so the weather is moderate. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Worth the...

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Maverick F.

Is Franklin still affordable?

My partner and I are Household incomes average around $55,552 in Franklin. Homes are going for about $170,400 on average. Poverty rate is 11.0%, which is around average. The median home value here is around $170,400, which is actually reasonable. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. ...

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