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Franklin, TN vs Blacksburg, VA

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Are people in Blacksburg older or younger than people in Franklin?
- The Median Age in Blacksburg is 15.3 years younger than in Franklin.

Are housing costs cheaper in Blacksburg or Franklin?
- Blacksburg housing costs are 53.8% less expensive than Franklin housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Blacksburg or Franklin?
- The average commute for residents of Blacksburg is 10.3 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Franklin.

Things to do in Franklin?
Franklin, Tennessee is home to many local attractions including Carnton Plantation and Carter House Historic Site giving visitors an insight into the city’s history as well as modern venues such as CoolSprings Galleria Mall offering plenty alternatives for any shopper.

Things to do in Blacksburg?
Blacksburg, Virginia is a small town located in Montgomery County. The town is the home of Virginia Tech and offers visitors plenty of outdoor activities and dining options.

 Franklin, TNBlacksburg, VAUnited States
 Population  Unlock44,385329,725,481
 Median Income$102,721  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock21.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$784,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time24.16  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Franklin    27 Reviews

After visiting here for a week in the summer, I fell in love with the city! Lots of my friends in Florida already moved here from New Port Richey and Wesley Chapel. I  More

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I've lived in Tennessee all my life. I have lived in west,east and middle Tennessee. By far this is the best place I have lived. We have been in Franklin for 8 years. It  More

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I love that this is a greatly diverse community with a large African American and Hispanic community around West Main St./Nachez (I'm addicted to Pueblo Real Mexican  More

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Reviews for Blacksburg    12 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Growing up I thought my city was the best thing since sliced bread. However, since moving to Blacksburg I have changed my tune. Amazing community and  More

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Over 14 years ago

Blacksburg is a very nice place overall, but like others has its pros and cons. It's a small, clean, quaint college town amid rural farmland and forested mountains. The  More

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Over 14 years ago

4 great seasons without  More

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