Life in Florence research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Florence over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Florence:
The population in Florence is 40,205.
The median home value in Florence is $219,111.
The median income in Florence is $56,433.
The cost of living in Florence is 96 which is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Florence is $922.
The unemployment rate in Florence is 5.6%.
The poverty rate in Florence is 18.1%.
The average high in Florence is 74.6° and the average low is 51.3°.
Crime in Florence summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Florence. Key points include:
There were 1,927 total crimes in Florence in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Florence is 4,725.2 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Florence is 806.7 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Florence is 3,918.5 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Florence is 122.97% above the national average.
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Florence / 100k People |
South Carolina / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,927 | 4,725.2 | 2,402.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 329 | 806.7 | 436.7 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 6 | 14.7 | 7.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 23 | 56.4 | 35.1 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 286 | 701.3 | 357.1 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 1,598 | 3,918.5 | 1,965.8 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 125 | 306.5 | 282.4 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 1,334 | 3,271.1 | 1,468.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 139 | 340.8 | 215.1 | 259.0 |
Cost of living in Florence summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Florence. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around South Carolina. Key points include:
The cost of living in Florence is 96 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Florence is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Florence is $219,111.
The median income in Florence is $56,433.
| Living Expense | Florence | South Carolina | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 96 | 93 | 100 | |
| Services | 99 | 102 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 98 | 97 | 100 | |
| Health | 87 | 92 | 100 | |
| Housing | 83 | 81 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 80 | 92 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 132 | 109 | 100 | |
The average high in Florence is 74.6° and the average low is 51.3°.
There are 72.1 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 45.5 inches of precipitation each year with 1.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Florence |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 74.6 |
| Average Annual Low | 51.3 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 72.1 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 45.5 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 1.0 |
The current population in Florence is 40,205. The population has increased 11.6% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 40,205 | 0.7% |
| 2022 | 39,931 | 0.3% |
| 2021 | 39,816 | 3.3% |
| 2020 | 38,535 | 0.1% |
| 2019 | 38,487 | 1.8% |
| 2018 | 37,802 | -0.1% |
| 2017 | 37,840 | -1.0% |
| 2016 | 38,221 | 0.6% |
| 2015 | 38,000 | 1.3% |
| 2014 | 37,512 | 0.6% |
| 2013 | 37,306 | 0.9% |
| 2012 | 36,961 | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 36,526 | 1.4% |
| 2010 | 36,017 | - |
42.6% White with 17,116 White residents.
49.5% African American with 19,892 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 54 American Indian residents.
3.2% Asian with 1,268 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.3% Other with 138 Other residents.
1.4% Two Or More with 554 Two Or More residents.
2.9% Hispanic with 1,183 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Florence | SC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 42.6% | 62.2% | 58.2% |
| African American | 49.5% | 25.1% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 3.2% | 1.7% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 1.4% | 3.2% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 2.9% | 7.1% | 19.0% |
Florence is 54.5% female with 21,912 female residents.
Florence is 45.5% male with 18,293 male residents.
| Gender | Florence | SC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.5% | 51.3% | 50.5% |
| Male | 45.5% | 48.7% | 49.5% |
2.0% of adults in Florence completed < 9th grade.
9.0% of adults in Florence completed 9-12th grade.
26.0% of adults in Florence completed high school / ged.
21.0% of adults in Florence completed some college.
12.0% of adults in Florence completed associate's degree.
17.0% of adults in Florence completed bachelor's degree.
10.0% of adults in Florence completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Florence completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Florence completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Florence | SC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 9.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 26.0% | 28.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 21.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 12.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 17.0% | 19.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 10.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
7.7% of households in Florence earn Less than $10,000.
5.3% of households in Florence earn $10,000 to $14,999.
11.8% of households in Florence earn $15,000 to $24,999.
8.1% of households in Florence earn $25,000 to $34,999.
11.5% of households in Florence earn $35,000 to $49,999.
16.8% of households in Florence earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.2% of households in Florence earn $75,000 to $99,999.
14.7% of households in Florence earn $100,000 to $149,999.
6.4% of households in Florence earn $150,000 to $199,999.
6.7% of households in Florence earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Florence | SC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.7% | 5.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.3% | 4.0% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 11.8% | 7.8% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.1% | 8.0% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.5% | 12.3% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.8% | 17.2% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.2% | 12.9% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 14.7% | 16.1% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.4% | 7.5% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 6.7% | 8.3% | 12.6% |