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Florence, SC vs Monroe, NC

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- The median age of a home in Florence is 23.8% older than the median age of a home in Monroe.
 Florence, SCMonroe, NCUnited States
 Median Home Age42  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$289,800$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months21.9%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock79.2%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.81.7%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$8.7$11.0
 Homes Owned50.2%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock8.4%11.2%
 Homes Rented36.1%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Florence, SCMonroe, NCUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,490$1,840
 Studio Apartment$750  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,050$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,000  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,510$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,340  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Florence, SCMonroe, NCUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock1.8%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.3%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.6%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.2%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.2%3.6%
 Vacant Other7.9%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Florence, SCMonroe, NCUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock2.3%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9992.0%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock1.8%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9997.1%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock3.4%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99925.5%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock26.7%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99919.9%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock12.9%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9993.4%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock2.3%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.7%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.1%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.1%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Florence, SCMonroe, NCUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock17.9%13.6%
 2000 to 200917.1%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock24.7%13.6%
 1980 to 198912.0%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock11.0%14.8%
 1960 to 196911.5%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock9.7%10.0%
 1940 to 19495.5%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock5.1%12.2%
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Reviews for Florence    18 Reviews
Kevin · Timmonsville, SC
Keep looking
Over 3 years ago

The short version: high humidty+high temps+mosquitoes, high crime, terrible schools, poor dining choices, no outdoor activities, very few entertainment options,  More

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Rob · Florence, SC
Incredibly boring, lacks culture, things to do.
Over 5 years ago

Some people have actually lived here for 30 years? I can't even imagine what your perspective is or what your life is like. Like anything in life, it's all about  More

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Ken · Florence, SC
Florence is much larger than you think
Over 6 years ago

I've lived in Florence for over 30 years and think it's a great place to live, work and play. It's a progressive community that is welcoming to newcomers of all ages  More

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Reviews for Monroe    5 Reviews
Matthew · Monroe, NC
You would be better off living in an active toilet
Over 5 years ago

Moved to Monroe approx 6 years ago. It has been one excuse after the other for the high incidence of assault and battery as well as property crime. The mayor and city  More

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Angela · Monroe, NC
Historical District in Monroe NC
Over 6 years ago

I have lived in Monroe since 2015. I have been welcomed by my neighbors and the community. Monroe is rapidly growning. The downtown area is family friendly and has added  More

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Lowell · Monroe, NC
Just a rural redneck Charlotte
Over 7 years ago

I’m so glad to be moving away from this little Charlotte wanna be Town run by rednecks! I’ve been here for 15 years and have been stopped by Sheriff’s about 8 times!  More

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