Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
20%
Florence, SC Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,132
Population
40,044
Renter Mix
42% Rent
Enjoy Southern charm in the Pee Dee region
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Charming
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Scenic
Welcome to Florence, South Carolina, a charming city at the intersection of I-20 and I-95. Located in the Pee Dee region, Florence offers housing options from restored downtown apartments to established suburban communities. Current rental data shows one-bedroom units averaging $1,089 per month, reflecting a 7.4% increase over the past year. The medical district, home to McLeod Regional Medical Center and MUSC Florence, serves as a major employment center and helps stabilize the local rental market. Notable areas include the downtown district with its restored buildings and the neighborhoods surrounding Francis Marion University.
Florence's parks and trails provide outdoor recreation opportunities, while the city's railroad history showcases its development as a transportation hub. Downtown Florence features the Drs. Bruce and Lee Foundation Library and the Florence Little Theater. The Florence Center hosts year-round events, and the city celebrates its heritage through community gatherings like the annual Greek Festival. With a lower cost of living compared to larger cities in the region, Florence combines small-city accessibility with established neighborhoods and convenient amenities.
Popular Neighborhoods
Explore the City
Florence anglers are never far from a fishing spot to cast their lines.
Local residents enjoy the pickleball courts at Timrod Park.
You'll find plenty of shops and restaurants in Florence.
Residents enjoy going on morning walks at the Rail Trail Park.
Shoppers can get fresh produce and more at the Pee Dee State Farmers Market.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$52,291
Average: $73,998
Education
10,133
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
18,454
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Florence has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
42%
Non-Renters
58%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
21%
Other Education
79%
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Florence, SC is $936 for a studio, $1,132 for one bedroom, $1,230 for two bedrooms, and $1,369 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Florence has increased by 6.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,132/month
761 Sq Ft
House
$1,790/month
1,240 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,542/month
1,356 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,586/month
1,173 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Florence, SC is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
570 Students
Public
Grades K-5
570 Students
Public
Grades K-5
478 Students
Public
Grades K-5
478 Students
Public
Grades K-5
434 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,044 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,138 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,100 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
693 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
634 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,807 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,807 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,643 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,580 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,365 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Freedom Florence Trails
- ScienceSouth
- Williamson Park
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
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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 June 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.