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Franklin Area Facts

  • Franklin has a Livability Score of 74/100, which is considered excellent
  • Franklin crime rates are 35% higher than the North Carolina average
  • Cost of living in Franklin is equal to the North Carolina average
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Franklin is good for the soul User Rating 5 rating By Anonymous ( Nov 28, 2025) Surrounded by the majestic Smoky Mountains, fresh air mountain creeks and wildlife. The people are so welcoming and offer good old country hospitality. You will wonder what country and what age you are living in. The churches are filled on Sunday and the people are just down to ...Read More earth wholesome and family oriented. It’s diversity of a different kind. The one that truly matters. Read Less
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      C Amenities

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

      Parks

      Franklin Town Square
      Franklin Memorial Park
      Greenway Park
      Macon County Veterns Memorial Park

      Entertainment

      Macon County Historical Museum
      Scottish Tartans Museum
      Smoky Mountain Center
      Ruby

      Food & Drink

      McDonald's
      Papa John's
      Hardee's
      Juanitos Ice Cream Shop
      Anny's Ice Cream
      McDonald's
      Bojangles'

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Franklin? Of all people who commute, 0.6% take public transportation in Franklin.
      Drive to Work
      75%

      1% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      8%

      5% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Franklin? The cost of living in Franklin is 96/100 - which is equal to North Carolina.
      Franklin
      96

      4% less expensive than average

      North Carolina
      96

      4% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Franklin? Franklin crime rates are 3,153, which are 35% higher than North Carolina
      Total Crime
      3,153 per 100k people

      49% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 32  

      49% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      13%

      Year over year crime is up

      D+ Employment

      What is the median income in Franklin? The median income in Franklin is $59,216 which is 17% lower than North Carolina.
      Median household income
      $59,21627% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $36,56419% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      69% lower than the US average

      A- Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Angel Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Mountain Ear, Nose and Throat Associates, P.A.
      Ross D. Dodge, LCSW

      B+ Housing

      What are Franklin home prices? Franklin home prices are $279,843 - which is 3% lower than North Carolina
      Median home value
      $279,84314% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,13821% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      59%

      7% lower than the US average

      D Schools

      Does Franklin have good schools? The Franklin graduation rate is 72% - which is 12% lower than North Carolina
      High school grad. rates
      72%

      13% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      43%

      11% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      14:1

      12% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Franklin a good place to live? Franklin has an overall rating of 91% from 11 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      91%

      11 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      100%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      70%

      10 total surveys

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