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18 discussions from residents and visitors

Mateo E.

What I wish I knew before living in Florence

I relocated for work and With a population of 41,231, Florence is a smaller city. Household incomes average around $50,396 in Florence. The median home value here is around $174,100, which is actually reasonable. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's a very car-dependent city, for better ...

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Landon Torres

Freelancing from Florence -experience?

Hey, Just moved here 5 months ago and The median home value here is around $174,100, which is actually reasonable. It's a a smaller city city with about 41,231 people. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's not perfect, but the co...

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Sofia

What I wish I knew before living in Florence

Random thought, Household incomes average around $50,396 in Florence. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Any advice would be great. Any help is appreciated. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.

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Declan Evans

Housing market in Florence right now

Curious what people think. I'm a nurse at the local hospital and The unemployment rate is 3.3%, which is pretty low.

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Ethan Ramos

Honest thoughts on life in Florence

My family moved here when I was a kid. Household incomes average around $50,396 in Florence. You can expect to pay around $784 for rent here. Crime rate is something to consider -Florence sits at 502.0 per 100K. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no s...

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Gabriel K.

How are the schools in Florence?

I work in retail and Average temperature is around 61--F, so the weather is moderate. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, which is pretty low. The weather takes some getting used to. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. What do you all t...

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Gabriel K.

Unpopular opinion about Florence

Alright, My family moved here when I was a kid. Property taxes are high but you get good services.

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Valentina Hall

What Florence does better than anywhere else

Hi all, I'm a teacher here and Poverty rate is 13.4%, which is around average. It's a a smaller city city with about 41,231 people. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, which is pretty low. The suburbs are where most families end up. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Night li...

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Elena

Affordable areas near Florence?

First post here. I'm retired and You can expect to pay around $784 for rent here. Average temperature is around 61--F, so the weather is moderate. Homes are going for about $174,100 on average. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The weather takes some getting used to. Honestly, I thin...

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Landon Torres

Florence vs San Diego -which is better?

It's a a smaller city city with about 41,231 people. You can expect to pay around $784 for rent here. Average temperature is around 61--F, so the weather is moderate. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Property taxes are high but you ...

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Axel W.

Co-working spaces in Florence?

Longtime lurker here, It's a a smaller city city with about 41,231 people. Median household income is $50,396, which feels on the lower side for the area. Household incomes average around $50,396 in Florence. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Property taxes are high but you...

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Declan Evans

First time home buyer in Florence

We have two kids and Household incomes average around $50,396 in Florence. The city has invested a lot in new development. Am I overthinking this? The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The city has invested a lot in new development. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-leve...

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Aria Robinson

Florence quality of life -am I missing something?

I've been here for 17 years and Crime rate is something to consider -Florence sits at 502.0 per 100K. The median home value here is around $174,100, which is actually reasonable. The suburbs are where most families end up. Am I overthinking this? Any help is appreciated. It's changing fast -some goo...

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Gabriel K.

Best restaurants in Florence?

So, We have two kids and Median household income is $50,396, which feels on the lower side for the area. Crime rate is something to consider -Florence sits at 502.0 per 100K. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. People here are genuinely friendl...

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Sebastian Nelson

Healthcare options in Florence?

Random thought, I'm originally from Albuquerque and Median household income is $50,396, which feels on the lower side for the area. The median home value here is around $174,100, which is actually reasonable. The weather takes some getting used to. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It'...

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Mateo E.

Worst things about Florence nobody talks about

Random thought, I relocated for work and Household incomes average around $50,396 in Florence. Poverty rate is 13.4%, which is around average. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Let me know your thoughts. Night life is decent if you know ...

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Aria Robinson

Weekend activities in Florence?

So, Poverty rate is 13.4%, which is around average. You can expect to pay around $784 for rent here. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Should I be concerned? Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Cost of living is defini...

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Landon Torres

Internet providers in Florence?

Hey everyone, With a population of 41,231, Florence is a smaller city. Property taxes are high but you get good services.

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