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Franklin
  • Town in Tennessee
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Nashville

Franklin

#4 in Best Suburbs to Live in Tennessee
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      A minus
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      A minus
    7. Jobs
      A
    8. Weather
      B minus
    9. Cost of Living
      B minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    12. Commute
      B
    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 Franklin...
    Population
    81,531
    Town near
    Nashville
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    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
    B
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      142.1
      282.7
    • Murder
      1.1
      6.1
    • Rape
      15.9
      40.7
    • Robbery
      5.7
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      51.2
      500.1
    • Theft
      653.6
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      57.2
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    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%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      39%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      20%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      11%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      4%
      11%
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    Working in Franklin

    Jobs
    A
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $102,721
    National
    $69,021
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