Franklin, PA Community

4 discussions from residents and visitors

Adeline C. Feb 7, 2026

Dog-friendly places in Franklin?

Hey everyone, I grew up here but left for a while. Household incomes average around $54,955 in Franklin. Average temperature is around 49--F, so expect cold winters. Crime rate is something to consider -Franklin sits at 172.6 per 100K. You can expect to pay around $731 for rent here. It's not perfec...

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Carson Roberts Dec 24, 2025

Is public transit usable in Franklin?

Hello, I've been here for 14 years and Average temperature is around 49--F, so expect cold winters. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Am I wrong here? People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It's changing fast -so...

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Parker Gonzalez Oct 13, 2025

What Franklin does better than anywhere else

First post here. Median household income is $54,955, which feels on the lower side for the area. The unemployment rate is 4.7%, which is about average. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The weather takes some getting used to....

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Adeline C. Jan 29, 2025

Grocery stores in Franklin -recommendations?

Been meaning to ask this. Household incomes average around $54,955 in Franklin. The median home value here is around $109,200, which is actually reasonable. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The city has invested a lot in new development. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Th...

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