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| What Franklin is like for active adults |
| Nestled in the southwestern corner of North Carolina, Franklin serves as the southern gateway to the Blue Ridge Mountains and Great Smokies. It's convenient location to major cities and year-round necessities make Franklin a favorite retirement and relocation spot for people of all ages. Many people have vacationed in Franklin only to dream of retiring here. Hiking, rafting, fishing, kayaking, tubing, waterfalls, mountain scenic drives, local festivals, gem mining, museums and so much more.
Franklin is located between two popular scenic gorges, the Cullasaja and the Nantahala. The Cullasaja takes some spectacular spills creating lower Cullasaja Falls. Take a walk behind the roaring 75 foot wall of water of Dry Falls. The mountainscape is lined with many hiking trails, including the famous Appalachian and Bartram Trails and waterfalls.
Franklin has just over 4,000 residents and life is simpler here. Services, shops, Medical Center, almost every denomination of church, grocery, restaurants, fast foods, Lowe's, WalMart, K-Mart and more make Franklin a perfect retirement location.
Atlanta is just 90 miles to the north. Asheville, which is a retiree magnet for the region, is 63 miles. Other cities nearby include Highlands, Cashiers, Dillsboro, & Sylva, all within about 30
minutes, Bryson City and the Great Smoky Mountain National Park can be accessed in approx. 45 min. to-one hour. Cherokee, Maggie Valley, & Waynesville are also about one hour to the west.
Several active adult communities are located in the area . They include Holly Forest, Trillium Links and Village, Cullowhee Forest, Emerald Cove. The Zillow Home Value Index in mid 2009 was $119,600, while the average listing there was $189,000.
Franklin is a great place to live. Once you come you won't want to leave.
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| What is special about this retirement community |
| The beautiful Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains. Many active adult communities, hiking, fishing, slow floats down the Little Tennessee River, beautiful scenic drives, Little Tennessee River Greenway, gem and rock hounding and simply relaxing. Low taxes and cost of living. Cooler in summer. Free concerts every Saturday night in town during Summer-Fall months. Open for business year-round. |
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| What is not special about this retirement community |
It is special. The only negative can be mountain weather. As in any mountain community, roads can ice in winter, but Franklin doesn't get that much snow and ice due to the elevation. Other communities such as Highlands, Cashiers, Asheville having elevations above 3000 feet get a good bit. |
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| What kinds of people like retiring here |
| People who love the less hectic life, away from traffic, and city noise. People who enjoy being active, the mountains draw you to them in all directions. Family life and reconnecting. |
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| Tourism and construction |
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| Physical environment |
| Mountains surround Franklin. 2100'-2800'. Beautiful scenic mountain vista property as well as gorgeous pasture property looking up to the mountains. |
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| Cultural environment |
| New Performing Arts Center brings entertainment to Franklin. Many local artists. |
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| Medical facilities |
| Angel Medical Center, part of Asheville's Angel Hospital. There is a hospital 18 miles away towards Cashiers/Highlands. |
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| Transportation |
| The nearest airports are about 60 miles away (Knoxville TN and Asheville NC), Atlanta is 2-1/2 hrs. |
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Facts about FRANKLIN
- State: NC
- Environment: Rural,Mountains,Small Town,
- City Population: Less than 10,000
- Median age of Population: 25-44
- Avg Jan Temperature: 21-40
- Median HH Income: 20,001-40,000
- Average Home Price (MLS): $100,000-$200,000
- Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house: Less than 2000
- Total Crime Index: <80 (Very low)
- Cost of Living Index: <80 (Very low)
- Culture Index: 81-90 (low)
- State Sales Tax: Yes
- State Income Tax: Yes
- Name of the Guide: FranklinFan
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