Median Age
36 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 18% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
20%
Florence
Florence, AL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$614
Population
41,811
Renter Mix
51% Rent
The best in Southern living
Riverfront
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Outdoor Living
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Parks
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Family-Friendly
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Bordered by the Tennessee River, Florence, AL offers its residents both a metropolitan yet localized experience. Home to the University of North Alabama, Florence has a vibrant downtown area, outdoor activities, and historic landmarks to enjoy. There is something for everyone in this diverse and growing city.
The Tennessee River makes for some great fishing. From a casual afternoon at a creek to a competitive fly-fishing tournament, the river and creeks will provide you with some of the best fishing around. Historic downtown offers a vibrant, big-city atmosphere, especially on the first Friday of every summer and fall month when local artists and musicians line the streets for an evening of culture and art.
Another hot attraction is McFarland Park, located between the Tennessee River and Downtown Florence. This massive 200-acre park features trails, picnic shelters, playgrounds, and sport fields. While visiting the park you can even grab a bite to eat on the water at Stanfields River Bottom Grille, the floating restaurant and bar. As the locals like to say, “This is southern living at its best.”
Explore the City
Court Street in Downtown Florence is very walkable for families.
Large Queen Anne homes have beautiful ornamentation and are well kept in Florence.
Boat lovers can cast off on the Tennessee River all year round in Florence.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$39,541
Average: $56,837
Education
10,376
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
18,180
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Florence has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
51%
Non-Renters
49%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
18%
Other Education
82%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Florence, AL is $612 for a studio, $614 for one bedroom, $848 for two bedrooms, and $937 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Florence has increased by 2.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$614/month
705 Sq Ft
House
$1,352/month
1,009 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Florence, AL is 16.8% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Florence is 32.7% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $612 - $937. You can expect to pay 6.7% less for groceries, 8.8% less for utilities, and 12.3% less for transportation.
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Florence, AL is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
424 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
402 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
325 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
831 Students
Public
Grades K-5
582 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
689 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
671 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
555 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
356 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
603 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,034 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
671 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
555 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
356 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
603 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Children's Museum of the Shoals
- UNA Planetarium & Observatory
- Key Cave National Wildlife Refuge
Military Bases
Colleges
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Property Management Companies in Florence, AL
Sundance Property Management, Inc
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22
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1,865
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13
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2 Communities in Florence
Arlington Properties
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122
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29,705
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72
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1 Community in Florence
The Gateway Companies
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71
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8,110
Units
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58
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1 Community in Florence
Henssler Property Management
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12
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1,894
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12
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1 Community in Florence
Welden Field
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12
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2,172
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11
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1 Community in Florence
Engel Realty Company
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19
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2,433
Units
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8
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.