2026 Compare Cities Job Market:
Franklin, NC vs Lexington, VA

Change Cities
Highlights
- Job Growth in Lexington has been positive.
- Lexington has 2.3% less unemployment than Franklin.
- Lexington job growth has increased by 8.6% in the past 10 years.
 Franklin, NCLexington, VAUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock6.5%6.0%
 Future Job Growth30.4%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-5.0%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-0.6%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-9.6%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth4.9%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Franklin    4 Reviews

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

   |    Reply

Over 11 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

   |    Reply

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

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Franklin

Reviews for Lexington    3 Reviews

I moved to the city of Lexington from Houston 4.5 years ago. I couldn't be happier. Residents are polite and friendly. There is employment for seniors like myself and I  More

   |    Reply

Lexington is a nice little town in the Shenandoah Valley, but is quite expensive to live in. It is most likely due to the snow-birds moving to a location closer to  More

   |    Reply

Over 19 years ago

would love to trade houses in lexington, have a 3+bedroom, 2 bathroom, family living, dining room, hottub room... anyone interested? south west florida small town, 2  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Lexington


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.