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18 discussions from residents and visitors

Victoria Watson

Anyone else love living in Florence?

Hey folks, I work in government and Average temperature is around 53--F, so expect cold winters. Homes are going for about $196,200 on average. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Any advice would be great. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. It's not perfect, but the commun...

24 replies 27 upvotes living
Owen

Raising a family in Florence -thoughts?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Average temperature is around 53--F, so expect cold winters. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Worth the trade-offs? The food scene here is surprisingly good. The weather takes some getting used to.

6 replies 12 upvotes living
Mia Patel

Things Florence needs to improve

Random thought, Household incomes average around $68,508 in Florence. Should I be concerned? Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.

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Victoria Watson

Rent vs buy in Florence -what makes sense?

Alright, I'm originally from Charlotte and Household incomes average around $68,508 in Florence. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's a very car-dependent city,...

1 replies 20 upvotes housing
charlotte_avery

Internet providers in Florence?

With a population of 32,334, Florence is a smaller city. Poverty rate is 6.2%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Florence sits at 167.4 per 100K. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. There's a real sense of community in ce...

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Camila C.

Anyone regret moving to Florence?

Hey, My partner and I are Poverty rate is 6.2%, which is pretty low. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. What are your go-to spots? Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.

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charlotte_avery

Working in Florence -salaries realistic?

Longtime lurker here, Household incomes average around $68,508 in Florence. Average temperature is around 53--F, so expect cold winters. The city has invested a lot in new development. What do you all think? There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.

14 replies 9 upvotes jobs
Luke Brooks

Housing market in Florence right now

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I grew up here but left for a while. Rent is about $1,199/month for a decent place. Median household income is $68,508, which feels about average for the area. The unemployment rate is 1.7%, which is pretty low. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Th...

8 replies 19 upvotes housing
greyson_fan

Is Florence getting better or worse?

First post here. Homes are going for about $196,200 on average. Household incomes average around $68,508 in Florence. Rent is about $1,199/month for a decent place. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. It's not perfect, but the community is...

7 replies 9 upvotes living
Mia Patel

Internet providers in Florence?

Random thought, I'm originally from Dallas and The median home value here is around $196,200, which is actually reasonable. Household incomes average around $68,508 in Florence. The weather takes some getting used to. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Thanks!

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Owen

Florence vs Pittsburgh -which is better?

First post here. I'm a 33-year-old lawyer and Rent is about $1,199/month for a decent place. Crime rate is something to consider -Florence sits at 167.4 per 100K. The median home value here is around $196,200, which is actually reasonable. Poverty rate is 6.2%, which is pretty low. People here are g...

1 replies 11 upvotes best-worst
greyson_fan

Florence is underrated, change my mind

So, Military spouse here. Household incomes average around $68,508 in Florence. Crime rate is something to consider -Florence sits at 167.4 per 100K. You can expect to pay around $1,199 for rent here. Median household income is $68,508, which feels about average for the area. There's a real sense of...

21 replies 27 upvotes best-worst
Aaron C.

Grocery stores in Florence -recommendations?

Alright, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and It's a a smaller city city with about 32,334 people. Crime rate is something to consider -Florence sits at 167.4 per 100K. The unemployment rate is 1.7%, which is pretty low. The city has invested a lot in new development. The school system varies a lot...

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Addison T.

Job hunting in Florence -tips?

Hi all, I relocated for work and It's a a smaller city city with about 32,334 people. Median household income is $68,508, which feels about average for the area. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Worth the trade-offs? Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The weather...

2 replies 17 upvotes jobs
Avery C.

Job market in Florence for tech?

I'm a college student here and Homes are going for about $196,200 on average. Household incomes average around $68,508 in Florence. The unemployment rate is 1.7%, which is pretty low. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Honestly, I think ...

6 replies 3 upvotes jobs
charlotte_avery

Florence is underrated, change my mind

Random thought, My family moved here when I was a kid. Crime rate is something to consider -Florence sits at 167.4 per 100K. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. I'd say i...

0 replies 8 upvotes living
Natalie Patel

Is Florence walkable?

Random thought, Rent is about $1,199/month for a decent place. Average temperature is around 53--F, so expect cold winters. Poverty rate is 6.2%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $196,200, which is actually reasonable. The city has invested a lot in new development. There's ...

0 replies 23 upvotes qa
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