Florence, South Carolina

Small South Carolina city with local appeal

Southeast Florence, SC Metro

WhereAtHome Score

73.7

C

out of 100

Overview

Florence is a South Carolina city with a population of approximately 40,609, part of the Florence, SC metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $223,951. Median household income is $56,031.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 40,609 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $223,951 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $56,031 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 18.8 minutes
  • Part of the Florence, SC metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

40,609

Source: Census ACS

$223,951

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$56,031

Source: Census ACS

18.8 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

27

Source: Walk Score

95 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Florence County (county-level results)

45%
53%
Democrat 27,706
Republican 32,615
Leans R+8.0

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 91.7/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 68.9/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 76.4/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 20/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 27/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 45/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 73.7

Location

Florence, SC (34.1838, -79.7728)
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Last Updated: 2026-07-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.