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About Franklin
Town in North Carolina, United StatesFranklin is a town in and the county seat of Macon County, North Carolina, United States. It is situated within the Nantahala National Forest. The population was reported to be 4,175 in the 2020 census, an increase from the total of 3,845 tabulated in 2010. The town developed around a 1,000-year-old platform mound, the center of the historic Cherokee town of Nikwasi. Franklin is a popular destination for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts, specifically in relation to the Nantahala National Forest, the Great Smoky Mountains, and the Appalachian Trail. The town and the surrounding area is rich in gems and minerals, and is known locally as the "Gem Capital of The World."
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Housing in Franklin
The typical Franklin home is worth about $300,000, up 1.5% in a year, 10% below the North Carolina typical home.
Safety in Franklin
Safety Grade C-
Franklin reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 78% report less. Within North Carolina, it does better than 52% of towns.
Schools in Franklin
All Franklin schools →School Grade B+
The public schools Franklin’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 69% of North Carolina’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
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