Living in Florence, Arizona
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Florence · Census data 2020–2024
Florence has 25,570 residents with a median age of 43.1. The median household income is $79,644 (about the same as the Arizona median), the median home value is $346,300, the median rent is $1,302/month.
Florence at a glance
- Population
- 25,570
- Median age
- 43.1State: 39
- Median household income
- $79,644State: $79,964
- Median home value
- $346,300State: $394,500
- Median rent
- $1,302/moState: $1,543
- Homeowners
- 86.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.3%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Florence a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 12% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 6.9%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Arizona median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 6.6%.
The weather is best in February to April and November.
Cost of living in Florence
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Florence the median home value is $346,300, 4% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,302 per month, which is 22.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,839 a month in housing costs.
Florence median household income
The median household income in Florence is $79,644 and the income per person is $29,845. 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Arizona: 12.5%).
Housing in Florence: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 8,067
- Owner-occupied
- 86.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 13.2%
- Vacant
- 16.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2005
- Average household size
- 2.39
Florence demographics
- Population
- 25,570
- Median age
- 43.1
- Under 18
- 11.2%
- 65 and older
- 21.8%
- Households
- 6,719
- Foreign-born
- 11.8%
- Veterans
- 7.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Florence ›
Education in Florence
17.3% of adults 25 and older in Florence have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arizona: 33.3%), and 4.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Florence
- Unemployment rate
- 6.6%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 28.5%
- Drive alone
- 57.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.7%
Florence vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florence | 25,570 | $79,644 | $346,300 | $1,302 |
| Cactus Forest | 640 | $67,083 | $160,600 | $946 |
| San Tan Valley | 109,189 | $96,713 | $410,100 | $2,085 |
| Coolidge | 16,636 | $67,023 | $255,400 | $1,314 |
| Queen Creek | 71,867 | $141,978 | $635,400 | $2,210 |
| Sacaton | 3,429 | $49,327 | — | — |
| Gold Canyon | 13,107 | $93,377 | $508,100 | $1,542 |
| Superior | 2,535 | $45,030 | $140,400 | $881 |
| Apache Junction | 41,058 | $60,975 | $211,500 | $1,146 |
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What is the median household income in Florence, AZ?
The median household income in Florence is $79,644, about the same as the Arizona median of $79,964 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Florence?
The median home value in Florence is $346,300, compared with $394,500 in Arizona.
How much is rent in Florence?
The median gross rent in Florence is $1,302 per month, about 22.6% of household income.
Is Florence, AZ a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 12% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 6.9%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Arizona median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 6.6%.
What is the median age in Florence?
The median age in Florence is 43.1 years (Arizona: 39).
How long is the commute in Florence?
The average commute to work in Florence is 31 minutes; 28.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Florence?
The unemployment rate in Florence is 6.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Florence?
17.3% of adults in Florence have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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