Florence, OR Community

4 discussions from residents and visitors

Ava Chavez Nov 19, 2025

Florence quality of life -am I missing something?

So, Should I be concerned? The city has invested a lot in new development.

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Ava Chavez Oct 20, 2025

Is Florence good for remote workers?

OK so We have two kids and Crime rate is something to consider -Florence sits at 185.1 per 100K. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Would love some local perspective. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.

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Lily Thompson Sep 18, 2025

Should I move to Florence or stay in Portland?

I'm originally from Salt Lake City and Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. Rent is about $1,172/month for a decent place. Poverty rate is 2.3%, which is pretty low. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The suburbs are ...

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Caleb Johnson Jan 4, 2025

Best industries in Florence right now

Homes are going for about $331,100 on average. Am I wrong here?

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