Franklin Real Estate & Houses for Sale

The character of Franklin is exemplified by its relaxed atmosphere. Franklin is excellent for those who need quiet surroundings, as there are generally low levels of noise from traffic.

Transportation

Franklin is particularly car friendly. It is especially convenient to park. Franklin is not very amenable to cycling because there are a fair number of hills, and there are very few bike lanes. It is also very impractical for pedestrians to move around in this municipality because running common errands is very inconvenient without a vehicle.

Housing

Single detached homes are the most common housing type, representing roughly 85% of dwellings in Franklin, while the remainder are mainly townhouses. This municipality is primarily composed of two bedroom and three bedroom homes. Homeowners occupy about 85% of the units in the municipality and 15% are rented. The buildings in this part of Le Haut-Saint-Laurent are quite old, because roughly 40% of its dwellings were built pre-1960, while many of the remaining buildings were built in the 1960s and the 1980s.

Services

There are no high schools and no primary schools in Franklin. In addition, it can be very difficult to get to daycares on foot. In terms of eating, a car is generally needed in Franklin to reach the closest grocery store. There are also a few options for those who care about restaurants in close proximity.