Florence

A paved trail at Florence Nature Park
Boone County High School in Florence
Veterans Memorial of Boone County in Florence
Ockerman Middle School in Florence
Stringtown Park in Florence offers cornhole, a grill, a basketball court, and fitness stations.

Florence, KY Area Guide

Enjoy relaxed rural living with access to urban amenities

Close-Knit Rural Suburban Convenient Commuter Laid-back

Welcome to Florence, Kentucky, a growing city in the Cincinnati metropolitan area that combines residential comfort with easy access to urban amenities. Located in Northern Kentucky, Florence offers diverse rental options throughout its established neighborhoods. The Mall Road area features extensive shopping and dining options, while downtown Florence preserves its historic character with independent businesses and local establishments.

Florence's location, 11 miles from downtown Cincinnati, provides convenient access to metropolitan opportunities while maintaining its own distinct community identity. The city's landmark "Florence Y'all" water tower stands prominently along I-71/I-75, serving as a recognizable gateway to the area. Major employers in the region include St. Elizabeth Healthcare and Boone County Schools, while Gateway Community and Technical College offers educational opportunities. Residents enjoy Thomas More Stadium, home to minor league baseball, and several community parks for outdoor recreation. The area's established neighborhoods, employment opportunities, and recreational facilities make Florence a notable Northern Kentucky community.

Explore the City

Veterans Memorial of Boone County in Florence

Ockerman Middle School in Florence

Stringtown Park in Florence offers cornhole, a grill, a basketball court, and fitness stations.

Erpenbeck Elementary School in Florence

Kentaboo Park in Florence

Full Throttle Adrenaline Park in Florence offers high-speed karting, axe throwing, and virtual realty games.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Florence, KY is $907 for a studio, $1,286 for one bedroom, $1,447 for two bedrooms, and $1,668 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Florence has increased by 4.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,286/month
729 Sq Ft
House
$2,393/month
1,755 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Florence, KY is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

47 / 100

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

Minimal Transit

18 / 100

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

Somewhat Bikeable

38 / 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Ockerman Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Boone County High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Boone County Arboretum
  • Embshoff Woods
  • Big Bone Lick State Park
  • Imago Earth Center
  • Wilson Commons

Airports

  • Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International

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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.