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What I wish I knew before living in Franklin

Random thought, With a population of 8,757, Franklin is a small town. Average temperature is around 45--F, so expect cold winters. It's a a small town city with about 8,757 people. You can expect to pay around $1,088 for rent here. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Should I be concerned? The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The city has invested a lot in new development. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.
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Christian L.
Can confirm, been here 8 years.
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Margaret R.
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want job market, then yeah this place is great. But if school system matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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Lillian Campbell
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.

I'm a project manager who relocated here from Minneapolis about 14 years ago. The main reasons were weather and a fresh start.

Pros I've experienced:
- Active local events and festivals
- Close to major attractions
- Lots of family-friendly activities

Cons that are real:
- Summers can be brutally hot
- Far from beaches/mountains

Financially, we've found it improving compared to where we came from. It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. Groceries are established, gas is average.

Socially, it's been a really good experience overall. Hope this helps!.
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