Review of Florence, Oregon


Not So Great!!
Star Rating - 1/14/2017
I moved here a year ago, and was shocked to see so many homeless begging on street corners just like in Portland... sad!

I grew up in Eugene/Springfield so Florence was a place to play, and have fun with family, and friends. Back then there were no homeless people here...now they are everywhere. I just wasn't expecting the decline in the area.

I also feel that folks in Florence are not all that friendly. So, unless you have money, and already know people here....this isn't the place I would move to again. I mean....might as well live in a larger city with more shopping, and less cost if this is what it is like in small town Oregon!!!
Lanita | Florence, OR
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I'm sorry you feel that way about Florence. We moved here in February but had purchased our home last year and been up from California to visit many times. We don't see a lot of homeless - especially begging - and we have found this town to be very friendly. I can't imagine living in Portland or going back to California.
Gay | Florence, OR | Report Abuse

I have never understood downgrading a town because there are less-fortunate people living there. Walk a mile in their moccasins and you might find a softer heart. As for Florence, it is my second favorite city on the Oregon Coast. I like Seaside just a bit better.
Kim | Tacoma, WA | Report Abuse
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