Living in Florence, Kansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Florence · Census data 2020–2024
Florence has 522 residents with a median age of 54.5. The median household income is $30,313 (59% lower than the Kansas median), the median home value is $38,500, the median rent is $832/month.
Florence is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Florence at a glance
- Population
- 522
- Median age
- 54.5State: 37.4
- Median household income
- $30,313State: $74,275
- Median home value
- $38,500State: $217,200
- Median rent
- $832/moState: $1,060
- Homeowners
- 64.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.6%
- Average commute
- 42 min
Is Florence a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 82% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.4%.
Cons: Median household income 59% lower than the Kansas median; an average commute of 42 minutes; a poverty rate of 24.9%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Florence
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Florence the median home value is $38,500, 88% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $832 per month, which is 37.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $875 a month in housing costs.
Florence median household income
The median household income in Florence is $30,313 and the income per person is $24,613. 24.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Kansas: 11.3%).
Housing in Florence: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 323
- Owner-occupied
- 64.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 35.8%
- Vacant
- 19.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1949
- Average household size
- 2.01
Florence demographics
- Population
- 522
- Median age
- 54.5
- Under 18
- 18.4%
- 65 and older
- 31.6%
- Households
- 260
- Foreign-born
- 0.6%
- Veterans
- 13.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Florence ›
Education in Florence
16.6% of adults 25 and older in Florence have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kansas: 35.6%), and 1.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Florence
- Unemployment rate
- 1.4%State: 3.9%
- Average commute
- 42 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 95.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 63.1%
Florence vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florence | 522 | $30,313 | $38,500 | $832 |
| Marion | 1,746 | $58,387 | $108,500 | $636 |
| Peabody | 1,196 | $54,653 | $77,800 | $733 |
| Burns | 297 | $42,292 | $57,400 | $754 |
| Hillsboro | 2,700 | $63,462 | $120,500 | $763 |
| Elbing | 300 | $96,250 | $147,500 | — |
| Lincolnville | 181 | $55,500 | $71,900 | — |
| Walton | 223 | $63,750 | $102,300 | $1,307 |
| Cassoday | 154 | $70,000 | $68,600 | — |
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What is the median household income in Florence, KS?
The median household income in Florence is $30,313, 59% lower than the Kansas median of $74,275 (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 $38,500, compared with $217,200 in Kansas.
How much is rent in Florence?
The median gross rent in Florence is $832 per month, about 37.3% of household income.
Is Florence, KS a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 82% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.4%. Minuses: median household income 59% lower than the Kansas median; an average commute of 42 minutes; a poverty rate of 24.9%.
What is the median age in Florence?
The median age in Florence is 54.5 years (Kansas: 37.4).
How long is the commute in Florence?
The average commute to work in Florence is 42 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Florence?
The unemployment rate in Florence is 1.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Florence?
16.6% 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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