Living in Florence, Oregon
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Florence · Census data 2020–2024
Florence has 9,482 residents with a median age of 60.8. The median household income is $53,333 (36% lower than the Oregon median), the median home value is $358,300, the median rent is $1,259/month.
Florence at a glance
- Population
- 9,482
- Median age
- 60.8State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $53,333State: $83,011
- Median home value
- $358,300State: $477,600
- Median rent
- $1,259/moState: $1,525
- Homeowners
- 64%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25%
- Average commute
- 15 min
Is Florence a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 25% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes; a poverty rate of 10.3%.
Cons: Median household income 36% lower than the Oregon median; unemployment of 6.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Florence
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Florence the median home value is $358,300, 8% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,259 per month, which is 31.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,501 a month in housing costs.
Florence median household income
The median household income in Florence is $53,333 and the income per person is $33,499. 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Oregon: 11.9%).
Housing in Florence: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,163
- Owner-occupied
- 64%
- Renter-occupied
- 36%
- Vacant
- 10.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1989
- Average household size
- 2.02
Florence demographics
- Population
- 9,482
- Median age
- 60.8
- Under 18
- 15.2%
- 65 and older
- 43.3%
- Households
- 4,614
- Foreign-born
- 4.9%
- Veterans
- 12.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Florence ›
Education in Florence
25% of adults 25 and older in Florence have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oregon: 36.8%), and 8.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Florence
- Unemployment rate
- 6.6%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 15 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 9.2%
- Drive alone
- 75.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 7.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.4%
Florence vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florence | 9,482 | $53,333 | $358,300 | $1,259 |
| Heceta Beach | 2,651 | $79,938 | $533,500 | $1,141 |
| Dunes City | 1,357 | $65,313 | $538,100 | — |
| Mapleton | 503 | $56,875 | $401,500 | $1,091 |
| Reedsport | 4,317 | $53,571 | $240,000 | $766 |
| Yachats | 979 | $67,125 | $557,500 | $979 |
| Winchester Bay | 191 | $51,250 | — | — |
| San Marine | 506 | $77,710 | $478,600 | — |
| Lakeside | 1,870 | $65,375 | $304,900 | $1,027 |
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Florence ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Florence: FAQ
What is the median household income in Florence, OR?
The median household income in Florence is $53,333, 36% lower than the Oregon median of $83,011 (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 $358,300, compared with $477,600 in Oregon.
How much is rent in Florence?
The median gross rent in Florence is $1,259 per month, about 31.2% of household income.
Is Florence, OR a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 25% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes; a poverty rate of 10.3%. Minuses: median household income 36% lower than the Oregon median; unemployment of 6.6%.
What is the median age in Florence?
The median age in Florence is 60.8 years (Oregon: 40.4).
How long is the commute in Florence?
The average commute to work in Florence is 15 minutes; 9.2% 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?
25% 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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