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Franklin

#2 in Best Places to Live in Tennessee
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Town in Tennessee
  • 210 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B-
    3. Housing
      A-
    4. Nightlife
      A-
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      B+
    7. Jobs
      A
    8. Weather
      B-
    9. Cost of Living
      B-
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    12. Commute
      B
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    Franklin is a town in Tennessee with a population of 75,366. 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 Franklin...
    Population
    75,366

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $385,500
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,428
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      33%
    • Own
      67%
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    Franklin Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B-
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      112.6
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      23.5
      40.7
    • Robbery
      11.1
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      95.3
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,051.7
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      68
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      12%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      12%
    • 35-44 years
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      16%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      12%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      23%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      38%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      22%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      13%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      5%
      13%

    Working in Franklin

    Jobs
    A
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $94,808
    National
    $55,322
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    Franklin Reviews

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    The town is very friendly and has lots to do! The public schools are some of the best. Most schools are new or being re modeled, and the teachers are always being trained in new technology. Franklin is also very family friendly. There are always festivals for families in downtown and lots of parks. There are also plenty of job opportunities due to the booming economy. Many large companies are placing their corporate office here and there are many restaurants and stores to get jobs at as well. The night life isn't as big in Franklin; however, Nashville is only 20 minutes away. Real-estate is constantly growing. There are thousands of huge developments being built each day. Commute is not long you are between 10 and 30 minutes from anywhere you may need.
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    Franklin is a gorgeous, bucolic area with rolling green hills, filled with wooded areas, creeks, ravines, and even a river that runs right through downtown. Downtown is amazing! And it's not just downtown Franklin that’s cool, it’s the whole town. North of downtown is “The Factory”. The Factory is a historic building complex that used to make appliances. It’s an old building with original windows and its own water tower.
    Franklin is in the heart of Wlliamson County. It has a great schooling system with a pleasant family-friendly vibe. Downtown Franklin is a quaint place to walk around with friends and go out on the town. The only downside to Franklin in my opinion is that the real estate is quite expensive, but if that isn't an issue for you then I would highly recommend this city!