Affordable Frankfort Storage Units

Moving and storage go hand in hand. Whether you are traveling across town or across the country, moving is an exciting and fresh start. While Storage Rentals of America is here to help you with all your storage needs, we also want to help you get familiar with the area. That's why we put together this resource guide for Frankfort.

What You Should Know About Frankfort, Kentucky

The Capitol City of Kentucky has a rich history embedded in America's past. Founded in 1786, Frankfort began as a group of settled pioneers who made salt at a ford along the Kentucky River. The town enjoyed a long history of growth and earned the title as state capitol after Kentucky became the 15th State in the U.S. in 1792. Times have changed much since then and the city grew to a population size of more than 25,000 in 2010. Though Frankfort's growth spurt came to an end in the 1980's, it continues to enjoy a stable economy that is well managed.

What to do in Frankfort

Frankfort is a natural choice for history buffs and aficionados of bourbon and Kentucky culture. The Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History takes you through chronicles of the state's fascinating history. The Capitol Building structures are something of a marvel in themselves. Many of them date as far back as 1786. The Old Governor's Mansion is the oldest official executive residence currently used in the United States. Liberty Hall, the Fort Hill fortifications, and the Old Capitol are other renowned historical buildings on site.

Outside the Capitol, there's plenty of things to see and do after work or on your day off. Browse through many of Frankfort's local distilleries to sip bourbon or enjoy genuine Kentucky fried food at a local restaurant. The Salato Wildlife Center is a great place to go with friends and family. You can also take a trip back in time with Rebecca Ruth Candy Tours & Museum and indulge in old-fashioned sweets!

Working in Frankfort

More than one fifth of the city's economy involves government, military and public administrations, which makes sense for the State's Capitol City. Other important industries that follow include retail, manufacturing, construction, and hospitality. Service-related businesses are also prominent. Frankfort has more computer and math related work than 95% of the U.S. economy. The city also has good unemployment ratings below 4% and projected future job growth is 32% at the time of this writing.

Frankfort Neighborhoods

Plenty of charm and country feel can be found throughout Frankfort's neighborhoods. Below are among the best areas for new residents starting out.

• Bon Air Hills: Close to schools and filled with Kentucky architectural character, this suburban neighborhood is a great choice for growing families. Homes are a bit pricier here, but worth it in the long run if you like homes with spacious real estate.
• Peaks Mill & Woodlake: These neighboring areas are just the right combination of rolling hills and wooded tree suburban communities. Home prices here are also palatable and can range anywhere from the mid $50,000 to upper $300,000's.
• Kennebec: Most homes in this neighborhood are comprised of farm and ranch style homes. Rolling bluegrass pastures surround the houses here, so it's a great place for horses and larger family pets, too.
• Evergreen & Farmdale: Ever dreamed of having the biggest backyard in your life? You'll find it in the Evergreen and Farmdale micro-neighborhoods. Evergreen's lawns are more open, while Farmdale provides the best backdrop for a tree house. Perfect for energetic kids and canine companions!

Frankfort School District

Two school districts cover Franklin County. Frankfort Independent Schools oversees two high schools and serves Downtown, South Frankfort, Bellepoint and the Tanglewood neighborhoods. Franklin County Public Schools serves East and West Franklin County with three elementary schools, two middle schools and two high schools. There are also private schooling options. Frankfort High School, a school under the Frankfort Independent School District, ranked as Kentucky's 12th best high school in 2014 by the U.S. News & World Report. The school's golf and cross-country teams won State Championships on multiple occasions.

Kentucky State University is located in Frankfort for a secondary schooling option. Georgetown College and Midway College are other schools close to the city. Many more colleges are located in nearby Lexington, including the popular University of Kentucky and Transylvania University.

Moving to Frankfort Resource Guide

A wealth of information is available in the printable Newcomer's Guide on the Frankfort Area Chamber of Commerce website. There, residents can find everything they need at their fingertips, including local government contacts, the public library, emergency contact info, and utility companies. Job openings and business development opportunities are also available on the site.

Frankfort Housing

The average cost of living in the Frankfort area is significantly less than the U.S. It's also about 11% lower than the Louisville metro area. Frankfort has one of the shortest commute times to work in the entire country with an average time of 18 minutes or less. That means less money spent on gas and transportation costs!