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Lake Wylie, SC vs Franklin, TN

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Are people in Franklin older or younger than people in Lake Wylie?
- The Median Age in Franklin is 4.3 years younger than in Lake Wylie.

Are housing costs cheaper in Franklin or Lake Wylie?
- Franklin housing costs are 94.7% more expensive than Lake Wylie housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Franklin or Lake Wylie?
- The average commute for residents of Franklin is 7.7 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Lake Wylie.

Things to do in Lake Wylie?
Lake Wylie, SC is a charming lakefront community located south of Charlotte featuring activities on land like fishing trips or golf games at one of its several golf courses but also provides plenty options for enjoying lake life from boat tours discovering coves to floating bars providing delicious dishes accompanied by live music performances during certain days throughout the week.

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.

 Lake Wylie, SCFranklin, TNUnited States
 Population  Unlock81,531329,725,481
 Median Income$107,534  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$402,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time31.84  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Lake Wylie    1 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

A relaxed & easy-going area. New Lowes and Wal-Mart might be the start of changing  More

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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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