At a Glance
Median Income
$86,406
$31,169 per capita
Home Value
$207,400
Zillow: $247,045
Median Rent
$1,037/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
67/100K
267/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.5%
91.2% high school+
Unemployment
5.7%
13.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
16.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F
304 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
3.2 / 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 $86,406 , which is 15% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,169. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7% (58% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,699 business establishments, including 493 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Florence is $207,400 , 26% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $247,045. Median rent is $1,037/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1993.
Safety & Crime
Florence reports 67 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 82% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 267/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
25.5% of adults in Florence hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(24% below the national average).
91.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Florence has an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population4,647
Median Age33.9 yrs
Density574/mi²
Male / Female53% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$86,406
Per Capita$31,169
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty13.7%
County GDP$15,444M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,143
Housing
A+
Home Value$207,400
Rent$1,037
Ownership71.0%
Zillow$247,045
Housing Units2,012
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
F
Violent67/100K
Property267/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault67/100K
Burglary22/100K
Health
Obesity37.2%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death16,086/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain57.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation296 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.5%
High School+91.2%
Graduate+5.5%
School Score4.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 26% / D 72%
Commute31 min
Broadband90.4%
Internet Speed103 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries14
Did You Know?
The median home in Florence was built in 1993.
12.3% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.483 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 103 Mbps.
There are 493 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 49 fatal vehicle crashes.
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