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Detroit, MI vs Franklin, NC

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- The average commute for residents of Franklin is 3.5% shorter than it is for residents of Detroit.
- 39.4% fewer residents of Franklin work from home compared to residents of Detroit.
 Detroit, MIFranklin, NCUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock2227
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 Commute Mode
 Detroit, MIFranklin, NCUnited States
 Auto (alone)67.4%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock7.8%8.6%
 Mass Transit6.7%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.0%0.5%
 Walk3.3%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock4.4%9.7%
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 Commute Time To Work
 Detroit, MIFranklin, NCUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.1.1%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock23.7%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.12.8%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock2.2%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.19.3%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock1.0%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.17.2%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock3.7%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.2.8%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock12.4%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.4.1%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock2.6%2.9%
Reviews for Detroit    116 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

Have lived in the area for over a year (suburb of Grosse Pointe), but I work in downtown Detroit. I'm amazed at how cool this city is. So much to do and see, tat we  More

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Spent some time in the city but lived in multiple suburban areas in the metro area. I lived in Farmington Hills, Novi, Birmingham, and Rochester. Really, all were great.  More

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Cold, unfriendly, envious people within the city limits. The unfriendliness can turn into aggression and sometimes even bullying. Crabs in a barrel reside here and the  More

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Reviews for Franklin    4 Reviews

Great mountain town. Friendly people and lots to do.  More

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Over 10 years ago

I agree with some of the posts on here saying that Franklin is more than willing to take your money, but it's difficult to fit in if you 'aren't from around here, are  More

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Franklin will welcome you if you are a vacationer but move here and it is a whole different story. We are one of those families that would vacation here every year and  More

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