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Mount Airy, MD vs Franklin, TN

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Are people in Franklin older or younger than people in Mount Airy?
- The Median Age in Franklin is 1.7 years younger than in Mount Airy.

Are housing costs cheaper in Franklin or Mount Airy?
- Franklin housing costs are 41.7% more expensive than Mount Airy housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Franklin or Mount Airy?
- The average commute for residents of Franklin is 15.1 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Mount Airy.

Things to do in Mount Airy?
Nestled in the foothills of Maryland's Catoctin Mountains, Mount Airy is a historic small town with a vibrant art community. Be sure to check out its quaint downtown shopping district, restored Victorian homes and rolling hills which attract hikers from miles away.

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.

 Mount Airy, MDFranklin, TNUnited States
 Population  Unlock81,531329,725,481
 Median Income$136,250  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$553,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time39.25  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Mount Airy    6 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

I grew up here small town beautiful . Left for the marines in 08 came home to a place i cant afford and replaced by people that act like they know the  More

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Its a great place to raise a family and send your children to good public schools. Close to Baltimore and Washington DC. Close to great restaurants. Downtown Frederick  More

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Over 11 years ago

First off yes the cost of living, particularly housing, is expensive. But that is in relation to the rest of the country. Compared to the DC burbs is a bargain. The  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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