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Florence, AL

Population: 39,938

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Key findings

Florence has a Livability Score of 67_/100, which is considered average
Florence crime rates are 47% higher than the Alabama average
Cost of living in Florence is 5% lower than the Alabama average
Florence real estate prices are 2% lower than the Alabama average
Rental prices in Florence are 20% lower than the Alabama average

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What do the locals think about Florence?

60%Family friendly 13%Public transit is accessible 0%Walkable to grocery stores 27%Yards are well-kept 80%Lots of parks 20%Walkable to restaurants 47%Friendly neighbors 27%Safe at night 20%Pet friendly 27%Streets have sidewalks 67%A quiet area 40%Sense of community

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Florence Demographics

Population39,938 Median Age38.4 Have Kids (under 18)39%

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Top Rated Schools in Florence

Name	Grades	Students	Proficiency
Kilby Laboratory School	PK - 6	161	82%
Forest Hills School	KG - 4	807	59%
Rogers High School	PK - 12	1,213	46%
Central High School	PK - 12	1,377	44%
Florence High School	10 - 12	987	43%
Hibbett School	5 - 6	636	41%
Wilson High School	KG - 12	1,280	41%
Florence Middle School	7 - 8	682	34%

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Florence Reviews

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Underrated Small Town

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Attractions8/10

Community7/10

Nightlife1/10

Dining10/10

Shopping9/10

I moved here from the west coast. I've been here for about 2 years. Everything is affordable. Some people are nice and some are grumpy. The crime isn't bad like it is in California. Here it's peaceful. So, I don't understand the F rating. That being said it can get boring. Don't get me wrong the parks are awesome and the mall is nice but being a college town it lacks night clubs.

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Not a fan

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Attractions1/10

Community1/10

Nightlife1/10

Dining2/10

Shopping3/10

Lived here all of my life. The only glowing thing I can say in regard to this town is simply this: I'm glad that the ratings of others that have contributed here generally reflect my misgivings. My overwhelming experience with people here is that the majority of the general public will be hateful for no reason AND intrusive without reason, provocation, etc.(no boundaries). Social welfare and social conscience seems severely lacking, too.

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Florence : My Favorite Fantasy

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Attractions9/10

Community8/10

Nightlife7/10

Dining7/10

Shopping8/10

Put simply Alabama is my first home. This is where I grew up and the place where I became a man. As a young man I lives in various different areas in the State and Florence was one of my absolute favorites.

The reason I live Florence Alabama so much is probably because of the things I could there. I visited the zoo at least 30 times I’m conceived. The historical sites here are great to go and learn from and to just generally be entertained from. This city also has multiple parks that are fun to go to. These parks are bigger and more extensive than your everyday park and they can be a lot of fun.

The food here is also great. It has your traditional southern comfort foods available. The selection of restaurants is nothing to scoff at and the fancy restaurants are especially good here. I lived in Florence so long that I really grew a bond with its happy people and I think its one of the better well-rounded placers to raise a family in.

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Source: The Florence, AL data and statistics displayed above are derived from the 2016 United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).