What are the schools like in Florence, OR?

Florence is served primarily by Siuslaw SD 97J. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.9:1.

What is the median household income in Florence?

The median household income in Florence, OR is $57,568 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.6%.

What is the weather like in Florence, OR?

Florence has an average high temperature of 49.1°F in January and 67.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 70.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.6 inches.

Florence, OR Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Florence, OR affordable or expensive?

Florence's cost of living index is 102, where 100 represents the national average. This means Florence is 2% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $311,100 and the median rent is $1,150 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Florence, OR?

Florence has a violent crime rate of 84.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2133.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Florence, OR a Good Place to Live?

Florence is a small town of 9,384 in Oregon, with a median household income of $57,568 and a 6.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 102 (US average = 100), which is 2% above the national average.

Strengths: Florence stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Florence is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Florence city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 101.7

Florence's overall cost of living index is 101.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Florence costs roughly 2% more than the average American city.

Metric	Florence, OR	National Avg
Median Home Value	$311,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,150	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	65.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$57,568	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Florence's violent crime rate is 84.5 per 100,000 residents — 78% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

84.5 /100k

Property Crime

2133.5 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Florence is served primarily by Siuslaw SD 97J. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Florence, OR	National Avg
School District	Siuslaw SD 97J	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	25.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	89.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Florence sees average highs of 49.1°F in January and 67.9°F in July, with 70.8 inches of annual precipitation and 0.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Florence, OR
Average High — January	49.1°F
Average High — July	67.9°F
Annual Precipitation	70.8"
Annual Snowfall	0.6"

Demographics

Metric	Florence, OR	National Avg
Population	9,384	—
Median Age	57.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	13.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	90.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.7%	18.9%
Asian	2.3%	6.3%
Under 18	14.0%	22.2%
65 and over	39.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Heceta Beach, OR 2 mi Dunes City, OR 6 mi Mapleton, OR 12 mi Gardiner, OR 18 mi Reedsport, OR 20 mi

ZIP Codes in Florence

Florence, OR is covered by 1 ZIP code:

97439

Florence vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Florence, OR affordable or expensive?

Florence's cost of living index is 102, where 100 is the national average. That puts Florence roughly 2% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $311,100 and median rent is $1,150/month.

What is the crime rate in Florence, OR?

Florence's violent crime rate is 84.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2133.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Florence?

Public schools in Florence are operated by Siuslaw SD 97J. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.9:1. 25.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Florence, OR a good place to live?

Florence, OR has a population of 9,384, a median household income of $57,568, and an unemployment rate of 6.6%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Florence?

Florence averages 49.1°F in January and 67.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 70.8 inches with about 0.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Florence?

Florence, OR is covered by 1 ZIP code: 97439.

What is the population of Florence?

The population of Florence, Oregon is 9,384 with a median age of 57.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Florence?

Key numbers for living in Florence: cost of living index 102 (100 = US average), median home $311,100, median household income $57,568, crime index 54 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Florence side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.