At a Glance
Median Income
$56,433
$33,725 per capita
Home Value
$189,800
Zillow: $219,728
Median Rent
$922/mo
32.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,188/100K
6,631/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.9%
89.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
12.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.8%
15.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F
310 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 $56,433 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,725. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,740 business establishments, including 341 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Florence is $189,800 , 33% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $219,728. Median rent is $922/month, with 32.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.
Safety & Crime
Florence reports 1,188 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 213% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 6,631/100K. The murder rate is 18.6/100K.
Education
29.9% of adults in Florence hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(11% below the national average).
89.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Florence has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population40,205
Median Age37.6 yrs
Density1,620/mi²
Male / Female46% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$56,433
Per Capita$33,725
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty12.9%
County GDP$9,981M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,017
Housing
A+
Home Value$189,800
Rent$922
Ownership59.7%
Zillow$219,728
Housing Units19,161
Rent Burden32.4%
Crime
F
Violent1,188/100K
Property6,631/100K
Murder18.6/100K
Assault938/100K
Burglary1,031/100K
Health
Obesity40.8%
Diabetes13.7%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death14,827/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain45.3 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation125 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.9%
High School+89.4%
Graduate+13.4%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 53% / D 45%
Commute19 min
Broadband82.9%
Internet Speed168 Mbps
EV Stations18
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Florence was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Florence Regional (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.485 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 168 Mbps.
There are 341 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 33 fatal vehicle crashes.
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