Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
19%
Florence
Florence, KY Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,298
Population
35,303
Renter Mix
44% Rent
Enjoy relaxed rural living with access to urban amenities
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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.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$66,390
Average: $85,705
Education
7,493
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
17,824
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Florence has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
44%
Non-Renters
56%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
18%
Other Education
82%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Florence, KY is $893 for a studio, $1,299 for one bedroom, $1,443 for two bedrooms, and $1,679 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Florence has increased by 2.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,299/month
729 Sq Ft
House
$2,370/month
1,775 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Florence, KY is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
702 Students
Hillard Collins Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
483 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
777 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
566 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
606 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
653 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
679 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,279 Students
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Points of Interest
Parks and Recreation
- Boone County Arboretum
- Embshoff Woods
- Big Bone Lick State Park
- Imago Earth Center
- Wilson Commons
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International
Top Apartments in Florence
Houses for Rent in Florence
Property Management Companies in Florence, KY
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Arlington Properties
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BRG Apartments
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CMC Properties
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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.