Franklin, TN

Charming & Churning

Williamson County’s quaint communities are thriving – and residents and tourists are loving it here.

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Franklin, TN

Williamson County is home to gently rolling hills, century-old farms, preserved historic areas and 16 public parks – but don’t let its quaintness fool you. This area is bustling in business and recreation. Companies big and small are excelling here, from Mars Petcare and Nissan to LeanKit and Swiftwick (hello, jobs!). And as far as recreation, residents and the area’s millions of visitors are having a blast shopping at their favorite stores, chowing down on the delicious local cuisine and living up the popular nightlife, which has never been hotter.

  • Love Where You Live

    Your Dog Will Love Williamson County

    Franklin throws out the welcome bone as the pilot city for Mars Petcare’s Better Cities for Pets Program
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  • Experiences & Adventures

    6 Ways to Have Family Fun in Franklin

    Residents in Williamson County can easily access activities that are fun for the whole family.
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  • Livability Williamson County, TN

    This edition of Livability Williamson County, TN is sponsored by The Heritage at Brentwood. 

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  • Education, Careers & Opportunity

    Williamson County: Where Everyone Is Welcome

    Community focuses on inclusivity, showing beauty of growing diversity
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  • Love Where You Live

    Yours to Explore: Williamson County Serves Up Fun for Everyone

    From vintage to vineyard and open spaces to historic places, Williamson County offers a full menu of experiences.
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  • Tennessee Economic Development Guide

    This edition of the Tennessee Economic Development Guide is sponsored by Blount Partnership. 

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  • Where to Live Now

    Why Franklin, TN Is One of America's Top Places to Live

    It's obvious this city is magical — here's a peek behind the scenes.
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Franklin Rankings

Affordable Places To Live In Franklin

Median Household Income
$100,337
Median Home Value
$385,462
Housing Affordability Index
135
Percent of Adult Population with 401(k)
21.80%

 

Education & Career Opportunities In Franklin

Unemployment Rate
2.40%
Total Businesses
4754
Percent of Population With Bachelor's Degree or Higher
60.30%
Percent of Population in the Workforce
69.60%
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Food Scene in Franklin

46.50%
Percent of Adults Drank Beer in Last 6 Months
Restaurants per Capita
35.00
Percent of Adults who Dined Out
61.10%
Average Annual Spending on Lunch Out
$1,650.00

Love Where You Live In Franklin

Volunteerism Rate
22.70%
Adults Volunteered for Charitable Organization
Voting
61.40%
Of Adults Voted in Last Election
Local Participation
8.10%
Adults Served on a Local Committee
Diversity Index
47.50
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Health in Franklin

92.30%
Of Population Has Health Insurance
17.00%
Of Population Jogged in the Past Year
Hospitals per Capita
0.24
28.70%
Of Households Used Organic Food in Last 6 Months
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Where to Live Now In Franklin

Average Mortgage Amount
$1,500.63
Median Rent
$1,184
69.70%
Of Homes Owned
30.30%
Of Homes Rented
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Experiences & Adventures In Franklin

10.40%
Of Population Went to Art Gallery Last Year
14.30%
Of Population Attended Live Theater Last Year
14.80%
Of Population Went to a Zoo Last Year
21.90%
Of Population Attended a Sporting Event Last Year
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