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Lakeland Highlands, FL vs Franklin, TN

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Are people in Franklin older or younger than people in Lakeland Highlands?
- The Median Age in Franklin is 8.4 years younger than in Lakeland Highlands.

Are housing costs cheaper in Franklin or Lakeland Highlands?
- Franklin housing costs are 105.3% more expensive than Lakeland Highlands housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Franklin or Lakeland Highlands?
- The average commute for residents of Franklin is 0.4 minutes longer than it is for residents of Lakeland Highlands.

Things to do in Lakeland Highlands?
Lakeland Highlands, Florida is situated between Lakeland and Winter Haven in Polk County just south of Tampa Bay where residents enjoy year round sunshine with mild winters and hot summers making it perfect destination all year round! In this beautiful area visitors can find unique attractions such as Bok Tower Gardens featuring over 300 acres of lush gardens with its majestic 205 foot carillon tower ringing out every hour; shopping at Lakeland Square Mall; numerous golf courses; entertainment venues including Legoland Florida; delightful restaurants; plus many more activities making it easy why this area is so popular throughout Central Florida!

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.

 Lakeland Highlands, FLFranklin, TNUnited States
 Population  Unlock81,531329,725,481
 Median Income$94,848  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$381,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time23.76  Unlock26.38
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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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