At a Glance
Median Income
$99,020
$37,990 per capita
Home Value
$270,100
Zillow: $314,157
Median Rent
$1,247/mo
34.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.4%
85.6% high school+
Unemployment
6.6%
2.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.0%
14.9% 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?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Florence residents earn a median household income of $99,020 , which is 32% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,990. The unemployment rate stands at 6.6% (83% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,677 business establishments, including 877 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Florence is $270,100 , 4% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $314,157. Median rent is $1,247/month, with 34.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.
Education
20.4% of adults in Florence hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(39% below the national average).
85.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Florence has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population5,027
Median Age38.7 yrs
Density4,022/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.3%
Veterans7.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$99,020
Per Capita$37,990
Unemployment6.6%
Poverty2.0%
County GDP$56,807M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,740
Housing
A+
Home Value$270,100
Rent$1,247
Ownership65.3%
Zillow$314,157
Housing Units1,856
Rent Burden34.4%
Health
Obesity32.0%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death7,664/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain45.6 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation24 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.4%
High School+85.6%
Graduate+5.1%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 32% / D 66%
Commute28 min
Broadband93.8%
Internet Speed172 Mbps
EV Stations17
Libraries14
Did You Know?
The median home in Florence was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is South Jersey Regional (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.502 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.8% of the population has a disability.
13.3% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 172 Mbps.
There are 877 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 26 fatal vehicle crashes.