At a Glance
Median Income
$68,508
$38,133 per capita
Home Value
$196,200
Zillow: $287,459
Median Rent
$1,199/mo
27.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
232/100K
3,252/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.3%
92.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
6.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
20.7% smoking rate
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
3.3 / 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 $68,508 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,133. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,277 business establishments, including 324 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Florence is $196,200 , 30% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $287,459. Median rent is $1,199/month, with 27.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.
Safety & Crime
Florence reports 232 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 39% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,252/100K. The murder rate is 18.1/100K.
Education
26.3% of adults in Florence hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(22% below the national average).
92.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Florence has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population32,334
Median Age40.5 yrs
Density2,892/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born8.3%
Veterans7.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$68,508
Per Capita$38,133
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty6.2%
County GDP$16,775M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,138
Housing
A+
Home Value$196,200
Rent$1,199
Ownership59.3%
Zillow$287,459
Housing Units14,403
Rent Burden27.9%
Crime
F
Violent232/100K
Property3,252/100K
Murder18.1/100K
Assault111/100K
Burglary145/100K
Health
Obesity31.0%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking20.7%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death7,098/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain45.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation906 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.3%
High School+92.3%
Graduate+10.1%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute24 min
Broadband89.5%
Internet Speed201 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Florence was founded in 1830.
The median home in Florence was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.391 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 201 Mbps.
There are 324 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.