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Shelbyville, KY vs Florence, KY

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Are people in Florence older or younger than people in Shelbyville?
- The Median Age in Florence is 2.1 years older than in Shelbyville.

Are housing costs cheaper in Florence or Shelbyville?
- Florence housing costs are 9.8% less expensive than Shelbyville housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Florence or Shelbyville?
- The average commute for residents of Florence is 2.5 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Shelbyville.

Things to do in Shelbyville?
Shelbyville is a small city situated between Louisville and Lexington full of historic sites like Oldana Church & Cemetery plus various outdoor attractions such as local equestrian trails ideal for horseback riding or camping while providing access to unique eateries throughout the area.

Things to do in Florence?
Florence KY sits northeast Cincinnati famous for its numerous riverside attractions like Waterside Golf Course & Boone Links Country Club coupled with several entertainment centers plus two major shopping malls called Crestview Hills Mall & Turfway Park Place mall.

 Shelbyville, KYFlorence, KYUnited States
 Population  Unlock31,699329,725,481
 Median Income$70,751  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock38.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$262,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time23.82  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Florence    5 Reviews

It's a great place to live if you are a redneck. Really, when you cross over from Ohio it's like going to another country. I grew up here and spent my formative  More

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Over 10 years ago

Northern Kentucky is just too far north for me. Too much influence from Ohio. I'm a southern girl at heart and I'm looking to get down to the true south.  More

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Raised in Northern kentucky my entire life, I moved to San Antonio Texas last year at age 19. I am now 20, and have a soft spot for Florence... It's a suburban culture,  More

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