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Franklin Square Area Facts

  • Franklin Square has a Livability Score of 84/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Franklin Square crime rates are 46% lower than the New York average
  • Cost of living in Franklin Square is 36% higher than the New York average
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Franklin Square: Be there or be Square User Rating 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2018) In my lifetime I have mostly lived in a lot of southern cities and towns. The charm of those places are great and as I got older I started looking for that same charm up north. Well, I definitely found it in the city of Franklin Square, New York.

Franklin square is a city that
...Read More once I moved their I didn’t really want to move away from. The people and culture here are a marvel to behold. Everyone is scurrying about attending to their business and they all look so cool and important. The thing that makes this city so great though are its fun activities and great places to hangout. there are so many things to do here racing, the challenge room, and the art galleries are a few things that I enjoyed doing all the time while living there. The food and nightlife are also very fun and engaging. The restaurants in this city have a place for many different cultural foods and flavors. They have Mediterranean, Italian, and Greek foods that are so delicious.

Franklin Square is a city in New York, but its feeling reminded me of the south in certain regards. I loved living here. I think it’s the best place for a young person looking to expand their horizons. Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Franklin Square? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Rath Park
      Rath Park
      John Street Playground
      Averill Boulevard Park
      Echo Park
      Garden City South Community Park
      Police Officer Matthew Giglio Plaza
      Halls Pond Park

      Entertainment

      Bow Tie Cinema
      Diamond Lounge
      Malvern Cinema & Arts Center
      Olmsted Theatre
      Cluett Hall
      Bachata Dance Club
      UBS Arena
      African American Museum

      Food & Drink

      Dolce Gelateria
      Carvel
      Murph's Restaurant
      Taco Bell
      Rita’s Custard
      Wendy's
      Bagels on the Square
      Ralph's Italian Ices

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Franklin Square? Of all people who commute, 11.1% take public transportation in Franklin Square.
      Drive to Work
      78%

      2% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      11%

      6% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Franklin Square a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      CVS
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Foot Doctor
      Advanced Dermatology
      Foot Doctor
      Demont Medical Care