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35 discussions from residents and visitors

Aiden Cox

Is Franklin a good place to live?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Average temperature is around 61--F, so the weather is moderate. Poverty rate is 3.0%, which is pretty low. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Any advice would be great. Cheers. The city has invested a lot in new development. The ...

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Daniel Jones

Best kept secrets of Franklin, TN

Hi all, It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Worth the trade-offs?

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Aaron C.

Relocating to Franklin, TN -pros and cons?

Hi all, Median household income is $115,000, which feels pretty solid for the area. The median home value here is around $646,300, which is pretty steep. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Am I overthinking this? TIA! It's chan...

15 replies 12 upvotes moving
William

Best companies to work for in Franklin?

I'm a college student here and Homes are going for about $646,300 on average. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Am I wrong here? The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The sch...

30 replies 17 upvotes jobs
Sandra S.

Biggest downsides of living in Franklin?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but It's a a smaller city city with about 85,575 people. Median household income is $115,000, which feels pretty solid for the area. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Is this normal fo...

3 replies 29 upvotes best-worst
Owen Bennett

Internet providers in Franklin?

Hello, The weather takes some getting used to. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.

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Ruby

Most overrated things about Franklin

Hey, The unemployment rate is 1.6%, which is pretty low. It's a a smaller city city with about 85,575 people. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The weather takes some getting used to.

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Isla C.

Franklin in the winter -how bad?

Hey folks, Poverty rate is 3.0%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $646,300, which is pretty steep. The city has invested a lot in new development. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Am I wrong here? The food scene here is surprisingly good. Traffic can be rou...

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Helen P.

Working remotely from Franklin — my experience

I've been working remotely from Franklin for 12 years now. Here's my take: The pace of life here is perfect for remote work. No crazy commute stress, affordable living, and enough amenities to not feel isolated. Cost of living: pretty reasonable Internet: Fiber available in most areas — no complai...

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Aaron C.

Is it worth buying in Franklin?

Hello, Born and raised here. Poverty rate is 3.0%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 61--F, so the weather is moderate. The median home value here is around $646,300, which is pretty steep. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The weather takes some gettin...

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Chloe Torres

Franklin quality of life -am I missing something?

Hello, I'm originally from Cleveland and The median home value here is around $646,300, which is pretty steep. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Would love some local perspective.

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Isla C.

Franklin is underrated, change my mind

I'm a teacher here and The unemployment rate is 1.6%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $1,861/month for a decent place. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Is this norma...

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Sandra S.

How is Franklin for outdoor activities?

Random thought, Crime rate is something to consider -Franklin sits at 165.2 per 100K. Median household income is $115,000, which feels pretty solid for the area. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The weather takes some getting used to. What do you all think? There's a growing tech scene w...

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William

Top 5 things I love about Franklin

First post here. My family moved here when I was a kid. The median home value here is around $646,300, which is pretty steep. Average temperature is around 61--F, so the weather is moderate. Homes are going for about $646,300 on average. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Pe...

15 replies 25 upvotes best-worst
Jose

Is it worth buying in Franklin?

Hello, Rent is about $1,861/month for a decent place. The unemployment rate is 1.6%, which is pretty low. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Let me know your thoughts. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborho...

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Isla C.

How is the nightlife in Franklin?

So, We're a young couple and Average temperature is around 61--F, so the weather is moderate. Is this normal for Franklin?

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Gabriella Baker

First time home buyer in Franklin

Anyone else feel this way? I relocated for work and Crime rate is something to consider -Franklin sits at 165.2 per 100K. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Let me know your thoughts. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Cost of li...

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Aiden Cox

Anyone else love living in Franklin?

It's a a smaller city city with about 85,575 people. Average temperature is around 61--F, so the weather is moderate. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Would love some local perspective. I'd say it's better for families than young ...

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Samuel N.

Job market in Franklin — what industries are hiring?

I'm in education and considering a move to Franklin, TN. How's the job market there? The unemployment rate shows 1.6% which seems pretty good. But what does it actually look like on the ground? Is it easy to network and find opportunities?

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Aaron C.

Job hunting in Franklin -tips?

So, My partner and I are It's a a smaller city city with about 85,575 people. Homes are going for about $646,300 on average. The median home value here is around $646,300, which is pretty steep. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The w...

9 replies 5 upvotes jobs
Owen Bennett

Franklin is underrated, change my mind

OK so With a population of 85,575, Franklin is a smaller city. You can expect to pay around $1,861 for rent here. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Is this normal for Franklin? Looking forward to hearing from you all.

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William

Best areas to explore in Franklin?

Hey everyone, With a population of 85,575, Franklin is a smaller city. The unemployment rate is 1.6%, which is pretty low. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Any advice would be great. Any help is appreciated. The suburbs are where most famil...

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Noah Rodriguez

Internet providers in Franklin?

Hey folks, Just moved here 4 months ago and It's a a smaller city city with about 85,575 people. Household incomes average around $115,000 in Franklin. The suburbs are where most families end up. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus.

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William

Is Franklin worth moving to in 2026?

Random thought, I've been here for 19 years and Household incomes average around $115,000 in Franklin. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Would love some local perspective.

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Roman Martin

Cost of living reality check -Franklin

OK so I relocated for work and The median home value here is around $646,300, which is pretty steep. Rent is about $1,861/month for a decent place. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Worth the trade-offs?

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Michael Hill

Best apartments in Franklin under ?

Random thought, It's a a smaller city city with about 85,575 people. Poverty rate is 3.0%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $115,000 in Franklin. With a population of 85,575, Franklin is a smaller city. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. It's changing fast -some g...

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William Foster

Cost of living reality check -Franklin

We're a young couple and Rent is about $1,861/month for a decent place. The unemployment rate is 1.6%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $115,000, which feels pretty solid for the area. It's a a smaller city city with about 85,575 people. Property taxes are high but you get good servic...

1 replies 7 upvotes housing
Aaron C.

Relocating to Franklin, TN -pros and cons?

So, We're a young couple and The median home value here is around $646,300, which is pretty steep. Household incomes average around $115,000 in Franklin. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Would love some local perspective. Looking ...

4 replies 29 upvotes moving
Weston Cook

Best coffee shops in Franklin?

Hello, Just moved here 1 months ago and You can expect to pay around $1,861 for rent here. Median household income is $115,000, which feels pretty solid for the area. Household incomes average around $115,000 in Franklin. The unemployment rate is 1.6%, which is pretty low. Public transit needs a lot...

2 replies 22 upvotes qa
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