Review of Florence, Oregon


Great Place To Retire
Star Rating - 8/7/2009
Upon retirement, my wife and I wanted to move to a coastal community with a population under 30,000, average yearly temperature between 40 to 70 degrees, with minimal or no snow, within an hour of a larger city for shopping if necessary, and having reasonable community services like medical, public safety, basic shopping, and restaurants.

Florence fits that bill almost perfectly. We enjoy a home overlooking the ocean, walk on the beach 5-6 days a week, and weather that fits our temperature range. Florence has shown up on several "best places to retire" lists. What we do not find in Florence, an hour away we can usually find in Eugene.
Richard | Florence, OR
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