Florence, SC Community

Discussions, reviews and tips from residents and people considering a move

18 Discussions
61 Replies
216 Upvotes
Jaxon Lewis

Is public transit usable in Florence?

Hello, Been living here since 2019. Homes are going for about $189,800 on average. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Does this match your experience? Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.

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Caroline Bailey

Is Florence a good place to live?

Hi all, Just moved here 18 months ago and Crime rate is something to consider -Florence sits at 1,187.6 per 100K. Median household income is $56,433, which feels about average for the area. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Any advice would ...

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Jordan

Anyone regret moving to Florence?

Hey folks, Rent is about $922/month for a decent place. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.

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Jordan

What surprised you most about Florence?

I relocated for work and Crime rate is something to consider -Florence sits at 1,187.6 per 100K. The weather takes some getting used to. Thoughts? The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. I'd sa...

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Sophie Bennett

Is it worth buying in Florence?

OK so I'm a nurse at the local hospital and The median home value here is around $189,800, which is actually reasonable. Median household income is $56,433, which feels about average for the area. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where...

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Caroline Bailey

Florence in the winter -how bad?

So, The unemployment rate is 3.4%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 65--F, so the weather is moderate. Crime rate is something to consider -Florence sits at 1,187.6 per 100K. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. I'd say it's better for families than young sin...

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Lydia Green

Best neighborhoods to rent in Florence?

Hi all, The unemployment rate is 3.4%, which is pretty low. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Let me know your thoughts. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The suburbs are where most families...

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Caroline Bailey

Cheapest neighborhoods in Florence?

Random thought, We're a young couple and Rent is about $922/month for a decent place. Average temperature is around 65--F, so the weather is moderate. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know wher...

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Sophie Bennett

First time home buyer in Florence

Hey folks, Just moved here 12 months ago and Homes are going for about $189,800 on average. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Does this match your experience?

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Axel Peterson

Cheapest neighborhoods in Florence?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm a college student here and Homes are going for about $189,800 on average. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Does this match your experience?

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cooper_kid

Things Florence needs to improve

It's a a smaller city city with about 40,205 people. There's a real sense of community in certain neig

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Jaxon Lewis

Cheapest neighborhoods in Florence?

So, Military spouse here. Crime rate is something to consider -Florence sits at 1,187.6 per 100K. Poverty rate is 12.9%, which is around average. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that....

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Kaylee Adams

Couple moving to Florence from out of state

Hey everyone, Household incomes average around $56,433 in Florence. Rent is about $922/month for a decent place. Median household income is $56,433, which feels about average for the area. Crime rate is something to consider -Florence sits at 1,187.6 per 100K. There's a real sense of community in ce...

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Xavier Johnson

Honest thoughts on life in Florence

Been meaning to ask this. I'm originally from Tucson and The unemployment rate is 3.4%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $922 for rent here. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Should I be concerned? The sc...

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Mackenzie Baker

Best companies to work for in Florence?

Hello, My family moved here when I was a kid. Rent is about $922/month for a decent place. Household incomes average around $56,433 in Florence. Average temperature is around 65--F, so the weather is moderate. Crime rate is something to consider -Florence sits at 1,187.6 per 100K. I'd say it's bette...

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Abigail Johnson

Is Florence a good place to live?

OK so I'm a 44-year-old pharmacist and Poverty rate is 12.9%, which is around average. Average temperature is around 65--F, so the weather is moderate. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. There...

2 replies 8 upvotes living
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