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Situated between two of Marion's bigger employers
On Marion’s western side, Franklin residents live right between two of Marion’s major employers. Just on the other side of Miller Avenue is a General Motors metal stamping plant. While the company used to have a larger presence in the city, this plant is not the only employment option anymore. “GM used to be huge, but it has cut down a lot of the manufacturing,” says Sally Jenks, a broker with RE/MAX Realty One. “Now, we have Indiana Wesleyan University and Marion Health, and a VA Hospital too—it’s more diversified than it used to be.” Marion Health Family Medical Center is the city’s hospital, located just 1 mile east of Franklin homes. Still, living in Franklin isn’t just about access to work. Marion’s largest park is just a couple miles to the north, along with supermarkets and chain restaurants along the way.
Early 1900s bungalows and Nationals in Franklin
Telephone wires hang over Franklin’s bungalows and Nationals built in the early 1900s. The Marion water tower overlooks the neighborhood, visible to those walking the dog or taking a stroll. Sidewalks often run along both sides of the street, connecting residents to the neighborhood park and the bus stops. Homes here typically sell between $30,000 and $150,000, though some on the lower end of the spectrum might need some repairs before they are move-in ready.
Most of the homes in Franklin are one story.
Nationals built in the early 1900s line the streets of Franklin.
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Taking the bus to work from Franklin
Second and Fourth Streets run through the center of Franklin, with Second Street linking residents with GM. Fourth Street leads oward the hospital and downtown, both a mile away. The West Marion bus route also runs through the neighborhood, with stops at both work locations as well as downtown. Heading north, Baldwin Avenue connects people with Matter Park and the shopping destinations on this side of town. When flying, residents will have to head to Indianapolis International Airport, 91.5 miles south.
Supermarkets to the north and coffee shops to the south
Just up Baldwin Avenue are Marion’s northern supermarkets—Ruler Foods and Needler’s Fresh Market, both about a mile from Franklin. Chain restaurants like Buffalo Wild Wings and Moe’s Southwest Grill line this thoroughfare, offering casual dining options. In the neighborhood at the intersection of Factory and Park Avenues, a block from a machine shop and foundry, Don’s Tap is marked with a chalkboard on the sidewalk outside outlining the daily specials. Visitors can enjoy pub fare like fish and chips and sandwiches on the fenced outdoor patio, complete with umbrellas over the tables and a stone-built fireplace. Franklin’s location also means it’s not far from the retail corridor on the southwest side along Marion, with Aldi just 1.5 miles away. Also here, Abbey Coffee Co. serves caffeinated morning boosts to folks commuting toward Indiana Wesleyan University and the Marion VA Medical Center.
Don's Tap is a top Franklin stop for food and drinks.
Ruler Foods is about a mile from Franklin.
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Franklin Park's playground and Matter Park's butterfly gardens
In the shadow of the water tower, Franklin Park is just off 1st Street, so kids can walk to the playground from their homes. Along the southern border of Franklin, the Cardinal Greenway Trail heads towards downtown and beyond Marion, stretching across 62 miles through Indiana. On the northern side of the city, Matter Park offers over 100 acres of recreational space, drawing people from all over Marion to play on the playgrounds or stroll through the butterfly gardens. A path winds through the park, around the lake, where people can fish. Groups can challenge each other on the eight tennis courts and six pickleball courts.
Franklin families enjoy time together at the Matter Park playground.
Franklin residents can stroll through the butterfly gardens in Matter Park.
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Earning high school credit early at McCulloch Junior High
Students can attend Allen Elementary School through fourth grade, which then feeds into Justice Thurgood Marshall Intermediate School for fifth and sixth grades. Niche grants Allen a C rating and Marshall a C-plus. C-rated John L. McCulloch Junior High School allows students to take their required high school classes early through the Advanced High School Credit program. Marion High School earns a B-minus.
Welcome to Justice Thurgood Marshall Intermediate School.
Marion High School has 1,050 students.
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Seasonal fall and winter events at Matter Park
With Matter Park on the same side of town as Franklin, residents can easily access the events hosted there. In October, people can take hayrides through the park at the Marion Fall Festival or spot local vendors at the Fall Mall. At the end of the evening, visitors can make s’mores around the bonfire. From late November through December, Matter Park decks out the walking paths with over 2 million lights for the Walkway of Light. Visitors can also stop in Santa’s Village to shop for holiday gifts or chat with the elves.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Franklin
US
Homicide
7
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
6
4
Robbery
6
4
Burglary
6
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
6
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
7
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Franklin Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Franklin, Marion sell after 46 days on the market compared to the national average of 58 days. The median sale price for homes in Franklin, Marion over the last 12 months is $56,500, down 28% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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