At a Glance
Median Income
$52,049
$34,628 per capita
Home Value
$331,100
Zillow: $430,935
Median Rent
$1,172/mo
31.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
185/100K
2,472/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.7%
90.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
2.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.4%
14.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
257 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?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Florence residents earn a median household income of $52,049 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,628. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,086 business establishments, including 175 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Florence is $331,100 , 17% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $430,935. Median rent is $1,172/month, with 31.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1988.
Safety & Crime
Florence reports 185 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 51% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,472/100K. The murder rate is 10.9/100K.
Education
24.7% of adults in Florence hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(27% below the national average).
90.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Florence has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 257 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 68.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population9,483
Median Age59.7 yrs
Density1,712/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans12.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$52,049
Per Capita$34,628
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty2.3%
County GDP$3,271M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,004
Housing
B
Home Value$331,100
Rent$1,172
Ownership63.3%
Zillow$430,935
Housing Units5,023
Rent Burden31.2%
Crime
F
Violent185/100K
Property2,472/100K
Murder10.9/100K
Assault120/100K
Burglary218/100K
Health
Obesity35.4%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death10,129/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days257/yr
Rain68.1 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation65 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.7%
High School+90.0%
Graduate+9.4%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 39%
Commute14 min
Broadband89.6%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries8
Did You Know?
Florence was founded in 1893.
The median home in Florence was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Southwest Oregon Regional (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.455 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
24.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 175 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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