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Franklin Town, MA Community

18 discussions from residents and visitors

Isabella Morris

Moving from Sacramento to Franklin Town next month

I've been here for 4 years and Homes are going for about $567,100 on average. With a population of 33,067, Franklin Town is a smaller city. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. ...

4 replies 27 upvotes moving
Everly Smith

Housing in Franklin Town compared to Seattle

Anyone else feel this way? I'm retired and Homes are going for about $567,100 on average. Household incomes average around $142,788 in Franklin Town. The median home value here is around $567,100, which is pretty steep. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to c...

1 replies 11 upvotes housing
Hunter Phillips

Unpopular opinion about Franklin Town

Been living here since 2024. Poverty rate is 4.2%, which is pretty low. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 50--F, so expect cold winters. Homes are going for about $567,100 on average. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's changing f...

4 replies 28 upvotes best-worst
Brooks Gray

Worst things about Franklin Town nobody talks about

Hey, I've been here for 19 years and It's a a smaller city city with about 33,067 people. Household incomes average around $142,788 in Franklin Town. Crime rate is something to consider -Franklin Town sits at 6.0 per 100K. You can expect to pay around $1,856 for rent here. Traffic can be rough durin...

3 replies 16 upvotes best-worst
Everly Smith

Quick question about Franklin Town

Longtime lurker here, Any advice would be great. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.

1 replies 28 upvotes qa
Benjamin P.

Unpopular opinion about Franklin Town

Anyone else feel this way? I'm a remote worker and Average temperature is around 50--F, so expect cold winters. The median home value here is around $567,100, which is pretty steep. With a population of 33,067, Franklin Town is a smaller city. The city has invested a lot in new development. It's not...

8 replies 24 upvotes best-worst
Cora M.

Cheapest neighborhoods in Franklin Town?

Alright, I'm retired and The unemployment rate is 3.6%, which is pretty low. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Thoughts? Property taxes are high but you get good services. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.

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Everly Smith

Career opportunities in Franklin Town, MA

OK so I'm a teacher here and Median household income is $142,788, which feels pretty solid for the area. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Is this normal for Franklin Town?

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Emma Hughes

How much do you pay for rent in Franklin Town?

The unemployment rate is 3.6%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $1,856/month for a decent place. The suburbs are where most families end up. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Am I overthinking this? It's a very car-dependent city, fo...

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Emma Hughes

Franklin Town is underrated, change my mind

Hey, I'm originally from Chicago and You can expect to pay around $1,856 for rent here. Poverty rate is 4.2%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 50--F, so expect cold winters. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, which is pretty low. With a population of 33,067, Franklin Town is a smaller ...

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Kelly P.

Best apartments in Franklin Town under ?

Anyone else feel this way? Median household income is $142,788, which feels pretty solid for the area. With a population of 33,067, Franklin Town is a smaller city. Homes are going for about $567,100 on average. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Downtown has improved a lot ...

1 replies 15 upvotes housing
James

Co-working spaces in Franklin Town?

Hello, I'm a college student here and With a population of 33,067, Franklin Town is a smaller city. Would love some local perspective. TIA!

1 replies 19 upvotes jobs
Brooks Gray

Life in Franklin Town as a young professional

Random thought, Born and raised here. Homes are going for about $567,100 on average. Median household income is $142,788, which feels pretty solid for the area. It's not perfect, but the community is solid.

3 replies 9 upvotes living
Isla

Best areas to explore in Franklin Town?

Hey everyone, I'm a 41-year-old restaurant manager and Average temperature is around 50--F, so expect cold winters. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Thoughts?

5 replies 30 upvotes qa
Kelly P.

Rent in Franklin Town getting crazy

It's a a smaller city city with about 33,067 people. Poverty rate is 4.2%, which is pretty low. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. There's a growing tech scene which is ...

2 replies 11 upvotes housing
Isabella Morris

Is Franklin Town good for remote workers?

Alright, Poverty rate is 4.2%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $142,788 in Franklin Town. Homes are going for about $567,100 on average. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Traffic can be rough d...

0 replies 7 upvotes jobs
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