At a Glance
Median Income
$76,259
$26,086 per capita
Home Value
$322,600
Zillow: $333,016
Median Rent
$1,163/mo
23.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
167/100K
280/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.6%
80.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
5.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
14.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
72°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Florence Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Florence's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Florence a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Florence residents earn a median household income of $76,259 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,086. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,085 business establishments, including 424 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Florence is $322,600 , 14% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $333,016. Median rent is $1,163/month, with 23.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2003.
Safety & Crime
Florence reports 167 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 56% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 280/100K. The murder rate is 3.8/100K.
Education
16.6% of adults in Florence hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(51% below the national average).
80.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Florence has an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C).
Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 92°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 8.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population25,961
Median Age43.0 yrs
Density414/mi²
Male / Female71% / 29%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$76,259
Per Capita$26,086
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty5.7%
County GDP$16,272M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,118
Housing
A
Home Value$322,600
Rent$1,163
Ownership86.0%
Zillow$333,016
Housing Units7,116
Rent Burden23.0%
Crime
F
Violent167/100K
Property280/100K
Murder3.8/100K
Assault140/100K
Burglary34/100K
Health
Obesity38.9%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,285/100K
Climate
Avg Temp72°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain8.6 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation1,574 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.6%
High School+80.6%
Graduate+4.1%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute28 min
Broadband91.8%
Internet Speed77 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries19
Did You Know?
The median home in Florence was built in 2003.
22.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Phoenix Sky Harbor International (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 424 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 79 fatal vehicle crashes.
546 declared natural disasters on record.
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