Franklin (Merced County), CA


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Franklin (Merced County), CA

About Franklin (Merced County), CA

Franklin is a small town located in Merced County, California. It is a vibrant community with plenty of amenities and activities to keep residents entertained. The climate is sunny and warm most days, making it an ideal place for outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, fishing and more. There are several parks nearby that offer a variety of recreational opportunities and the local schools provide excellent education options. Shopping centers and restaurants can be found within the city limits providing everything needed for daily life. With its quiet country atmosphere, friendly people, and beautiful scenery, Franklin is a wonderful place to live. Small city - Central California, mid-Central Valley, 80 miles south of Sacramento.

State: California
County: Merced County
Metro Area: Merced Metro Area
City: Franklin (Merced County)
Zip Codes: No Zip Codes Here.
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Time zone: Pacific Standard Time (PST)
Elevation: 22 ft above sea level

Merced has played a role, for the past 125 years, as a sleepy agricultural and transportation center and a travel gateway to Yosemite National Park. But in 2005, the long-awaited University of California Merced campus was finally opened, which should over time greatly influence its role and character and bring positive growth. Aside from the University and its 2100-acre campus northeast of town, Merced is a typical Central Valley town, with a pleasant if somewhat mundane character. Retail and residential growth are well-planned and attractive.

The COL Index and median home prices are extreme, especially given local incomes. Those willing to pay these prices are clearly betting on the future, and if Merced grows up to be another Davis, home of the University of California campus of that name and an excellent college town example, things should work out well.

The immediate area is level and mainly agricultural. Just to the east, the Sierra Nevada foothills rise into an oak-studded grassland with mountains approaching 13,500 feet. Coastal mountains rise to the west to 4,000 feet, providing a dramatic landscape on all but the most dusty or hazy valley days. Climate is typical for the Central Valley- hot, dry summers and mild winters with frequent valley fog and about 90% of the year’s annual rain.

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Franklin (Merced County) Cost of Living

Nearby national parks, emerging college town, and future job growth make Franklin (Merced County) a great place to live.

$266,700
-26.8% lower than avg
$50,290
-37.2% lower than avg
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Franklin (Merced County) Crime
39.5 / 100
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low) to 100 (high). US average: 35.4
Minimum annual income
To live comfortably in Franklin (Merced County), California
$51,120
for a family
$46,400
for a single person
Pros & Cons of Franklin (Merced County)
   Nearby national parks
Low educational attainment
   Emerging college town
Cost of living
   Future job growth
Current unemployment
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