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Franklin
  • Town in Tennessee

Report Card

grade A+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A+
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade B minus
  3. Housing
    grade B
  4. Nightlife
    grade A minus
  5. Good for Families
    grade A+
  6. Diversity
    grade A minus
  7. Jobs
    grade A
  8. Weather
    grade B minus
  9. Cost of Living
    grade C+
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade A
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A minus
  12. Commute
    grade B

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Franklin is a town in Tennessee with a population of 81,531. Franklin is in Williamson County and is one of the best places to live in Tennessee. Living in Franklin offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Franklin there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Franklin and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Franklin are highly rated.

About

About Franklin...
Population
81,531

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$468,200
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,630
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Dense Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    34%
  • Own
    66%
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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade B minus
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    163.1
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    21.8
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    10.3
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    116
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    841.7
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    74.6
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A minus
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    14%
  • 10-17 years
    11%
  • 18-24 years
    8%
  • 25-34 years
    13%
  • 35-44 years
    15%
  • 45-54 years
    14%
  • 55-64 years
    12%
  • 65+ years
    13%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    25%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    39%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    20%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    11%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4%
    national  11%

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