Florence, Alabama
Among the top 22% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B, better than 66% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 66% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 13% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 78% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade D, better than 17% of US places
- top 9% for commute time
- top 9% for property tax rate
- bottom 5% for violent crime
Florence is a mid-size city in Alabama with about 41,000 residents. It grades B+ for getting around and D for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include commute time, property tax rate, and cost of living. It rates lower on sales tax and violent crime.
Official websiteflorenceal.org (opens in new tab)
Climate
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Precipitation 5.3 in4.0 in
muggy 92%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$47k23rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$42kbetter than 87% of US places
Home Value$169k52nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$757better than 72% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 65% of US places
Property Tax Rate0.46%better than 91% of US places
Income Tax5.00%better than 47% of US places
Sales Tax9.29%better than 8% of US places
Estimated total tax burden9.70%better than 51% of US places
Unemployment5.7%better than 34% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)42°F74th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)80°F74th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation57.6 in93rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall0.6 inbetter than 81% of US places
Sunny Days261 daysbetter than 80% of US places
Summer Humidity70°Fbetter than 16% of US places
Comfortable Days76 daysbetter than 34% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk67.3better than 48% of US places
Air Quality43 AQIbetter than 64% of US places
School Quality49.7better than 35% of US places
Violent Crime2314/100kbetter than 5% of US places
Property Crime2676/100kbetter than 10% of US places
Community
Population40,78197th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age34.922nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.4377th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.8420th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+4573rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)70.9%31st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)18.4%89th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)4.9%57th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.0%71st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)4.7%69th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time18 minbetter than 91% of US places
Walkability7.7/20better than 70% of US places
Airport Distance102 mibetter than 36% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access82.7%better than 38% of US places
Amenities Nearby27.71better than 27% of US places
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 27% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Florence an affordable place to live?
- Florence is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $42k, better than 87% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Florence?
- The median home value in Florence is $169k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Florence?
- Median household income in Florence is $47k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Florence?
- Median gross rent in Florence is $757 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Florence safe?
- Florence is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 2314/100k (better than 5%). Property crime is 2676/100k.
- What is the weather like in Florence?
- Florence averages 80°F in July and 42°F in January, with 57.6 in of annual precipitation and about 261 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Florence?
- Public-school quality in Florence is below average, scoring better than 35% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Florence?
- The average one-way commute in Florence is 18 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)