About the neighborhood

Franklin South is a peaceful neighborhood featuring a variety of duplexes, apartments, and single detached homes, primarily with two and three bedrooms. The area offers convenient access to major highways, making commuting straightforward, while parking availability is ample throughout. Residents find a selection of nearby bus routes enhancing connectivity, and bicycling infrastructure supports alternative modes of transport. Numerous restaurants are situated close, providing diverse dining options. Primary schools are conveniently located within the neighborhood, ensuring education access. Surrounded by quiet streets, this calm area is complemented by parks in adjacent neighborhoods, providing accessible outdoor spaces for relaxation and recreation.

Characteristics

Transportation

This neighborhood is a very convenient part of Provo for getting around by car. It is easy to access a parking spot, and it is a short drive to the nearest highway, such as I-15, from anywhere in Franklin South. However, the public transit service in this neighborhood is not very frequent. Thankfully, the closest train station, such as the Provo Central Station on the 750 FrontRunner, is usually close by from the greater part of properties in the neighborhood. There are a few bus lines crossing the neighborhood, and it is very easy to find a nearby bus stop from most houses. Biking is convenient in this part of the city. Getting around as a pedestrian is not especially practical for residents in this part of Provo because running common errands is sometimes challenging without needing a vehicle, and a variety of businesses are moderately close at hand.

Services

It is convenient to reach the nearest grocery store as a pedestrian from any location in this neighborhood. Moreover, there are a good number of opportunities for those who value nearby restaurants and cafes. Regarding education, locals will find that no matter where their home is located in Franklin South, primary schools are close by. On the other hand, there are only a limited number of high schools and accordingly they can be a long pedestrian trip away.

Character

The character of Franklin South is exemplified by its calm ambience. This neighborhood is quiet, as there tend to be low levels of noise from traffic - although that is not the case close to I-15 or the railway line. Lastly, there are a few public green spaces nearby for residents to relax in, like Footprinter Park, and they are very well-spread out, which makes them easy to access.

Car friendly8.4

Excellent access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a very low chance of parking problems

Cycling friendly5.0

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly4.8

Some day-to-day needs are within walking distance

Transit friendly3.8

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants6.8

Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Groceries6.4

Wide variety of groceries within a short drive, including some within walking distance