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Franklin Square, NY Community

18 discussions from residents and visitors

Aubrey Wilson

Best areas to explore in Franklin Square?

Curious what people think. With a population of 30,559, Franklin Square is a smaller city. Poverty rate is 4.6%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $2,052/month for a decent place. Crime rate is something to consider -Franklin Square sits at 119.0 per 100K. Honestly, I think it's a great place if yo...

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Skylar H.

Moving to Franklin Square with kids -good idea?

Hey folks, Military spouse here. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, which is pretty low. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Worth the trade-offs?

6 replies 25 upvotes moving
Xavier Martinez

Best coffee shops in Franklin Square?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm single, late 50s, and The unemployment rate is 3.4%, which is pretty low. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Let me know your thoughts. The school system varies a lot by neig...

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Sophie Nelson

Franklin Square housing prices -when will it stop?

Been meaning to ask this. I've been here for 15 years and With a population of 30,559, Franklin Square is a smaller city. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Would love some local perspective.

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Brooks Rogers

Is Franklin Square walkable?

Born and raised here. Median household income is $140,051, which feels pretty solid for the area. Rent is about $2,052/month for a decent place. Household incomes average around $140,051 in Franklin Square. The median home value here is around $640,300, which is pretty steep. The weather takes some ...

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Xavier Martinez

Is Franklin Square worth moving to in 2026?

Hey folks, I'm retired and It's a a smaller city city with about 30,559 people. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Am I overthinking this? It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The suburbs are where most families end up. Co...

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Brooks Rogers

Freelancing from Franklin Square -experience?

Curious what people think. I'm a 30-year-old teacher and Poverty rate is 4.6%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $640,300, which is pretty steep. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Am I overthinking thi...

1 replies 28 upvotes jobs
Sophie Nelson

Rent in Franklin Square getting crazy

First post here. My partner and I are Rent is about $2,052/month for a decent place. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus.

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Miles Clark

Commute times in Franklin Square -how bad?

Homes are going for about $640,300 on average. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, which is pretty low. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Property taxes are high but you get good services. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge ...

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Xavier Martinez

Franklin Square is underrated, change my mind

You can expect to pay around $2,052 for rent here. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Has anyone dealt with this? Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The food scene here...

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Willow Rogers

Remote worker thinking about Franklin Square

Random thought, I've been here for 2 years and Crime rate is something to consider -Franklin Square sits at 119.0 per 100K. Worth the trade-offs?

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Aubrey Wilson

Is it worth buying in Franklin Square?

Curious what people think. We have two kids and Average temperature is around 56--F, so the weather is moderate. Median household income is $140,051, which feels pretty solid for the area. Crime rate is something to consider -Franklin Square sits at 119.0 per 100K. Household incomes average around $...

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Sophie Nelson

Job market in Franklin Square for tech?

First post here. I'm a college student here and Median household income is $140,051, which feels pretty solid for the area. Average temperature is around 56--F, so the weather is moderate. The suburbs are where most families end up. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Would love some local ...

1 replies 29 upvotes jobs
Xavier Martinez

The good and bad of living in Franklin Square

Hey everyone, The median home value here is around $640,300, which is pretty steep. You can expect to pay around $2,052 for rent here. Crime rate is something to consider -Franklin Square sits at 119.0 per 100K. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Night life is decent if you k...

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Jonathan Turner

Remote worker thinking about Franklin Square

Hello, With a population of 30,559, Franklin Square is a smaller city. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, which is pretty low. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Prope...

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Olivia B.

Anyone regret moving to Franklin Square?

Anyone else feel this way? You can expect to pay around $2,052 for rent here. It's a a smaller city city with about 30,559 people. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. D...

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Nova S.

Day-to-day life in Franklin Square, NY

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Median household income is $140,051, which feels pretty solid for the area. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The weather takes some getting used to. H...

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