Best Places to Live in Florence (zip 29505), South Carolina

Small city - Northeast South Carolina, 50 miles from the North Carolina border. May, October and April are the most pleasant months in the 29505 zip code, while July and August are the least comfortable months.

Florence, SC Housing Market

Lowest Priced Homes	HOMES UNDER $250,000
Most Expensive Listings	HOMES $250,001 to $500,000
Largest Homes	HOMES $500,001 to $750,000
Median Priced Homes	HOMES $750,001 to $1,000,000

Pros
Diverse economy
Healthcare
Cost of living

Cons
Isolation
Entertainment
Crime rates

What Bert Has To Say About Florence Metro Area

Florence has a thriving economy as a transportation and distribution center with manufacturing and agriculture added to the mix. The main transportation routes from the north and east split at this point, continuing inland to Atlanta and down the coast to Savannah and into Florida. Manufacturers include Honda, GE, Maytag, DuPont, and Southeastern Steel. The town is typically Southern with a simple grace and slow pace. The downtown business district is plain and has some historic interest.

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Country: United States
State: South Carolina
County: Florence County
Metro Area: Florence Metro Area
Political Ideology: Leaning conservative

City: Florence
Zip Codes: Florence (zip 29505)
Time zone: Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Elevation: 225 ft above sea level

Highlights

ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Florence (zip 29505) is 3.4% (U.S. avg. is 3.7%). Recent job growth is Positive. Florence (zip 29505) jobs have increased by 0.4%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Florence (zip 29505)'s cost of living is 16.3% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Florence (zip 29505)'s Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

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VOTING

Florence county voted Republican in the last five Presidential elections. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Florence (zip 29505)'s population is 24,634 people. Since 2010, it has had a population growth of 1.5%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 21.6 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Florence (zip 29505) is Real Estate: $146,300. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been -1.1%.

SCHOOLS

Florence (zip 29505) public schools spend $11,173 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 15.2 students per teacher in Florence (zip 29505). More Education

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Housing Market in Florence

It's not a good time to buy in Florence. Home Appreciation is down -1.1% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Florence is $146,300.

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