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Florence.
About
Life in Florence
Florence works best if you're looking for small-town life in Arizona at a reasonable cost, without the tourist infrastructure of bigger desert towns. The historic downtown has real character and walkability, though the broader community is car-dependent with a 27-minute average commute — many people work in nearby Casa Grande, Phoenix, or regional employers. Housing is affordable by current Arizona standards, with median home values around $346,000 and rents near $1,302, and the job market is solid with unemployment under 4%, though wages tend to be modest and educational attainment is relatively low at 16.6% with a college degree.
Florence at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
43.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
6.9%
Foreign-Born
11.8%
Broadband Internet
92.7%
of households
Population Growth
-7.6%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics11.8% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Florence: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Florence, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (74.0%), and 17.6% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
11.2%
of residents
65 and Older
21.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
18.8%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
25.3%
of households
Married Couples
54.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.39
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 16% below AZ average
Rent, home values, and income in Florence
In Florence, rent runs 16% below the AZ average, and home values are 12% below the AZ average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
26.1%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
5.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
103.3
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,225
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
86.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2005
median year built
Vacant Homes
16.7%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $327,503 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for AZ
Unemployment in Florence and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Florence is close to the AZ average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ metro area
Commute30.9 min avg
How Florence residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Florence, most residents drive alone to work (58%), and 53% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 25 mi
Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)
Small hub1.0M passengers boarded in 2025
- 45 mi
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
Major hub25.1M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 60% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Florence runs 60% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
131.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
246.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Florence Police Department
Natural DisastersDust Storm most common — 46 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
93.8 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Pinal County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Pinal County, which includes Florence, the most common type is dust storm, with 46 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 46 | Dust Storm | $1.9M |
| 2024 | 48 | Heat | $1.1M |
| 2023 | 55 | Excessive Heat | $91,000 |
| 2022 | 79 | Dust Storm | $3.0M |
| 2021 | 74 | Thunderstorm Wind | $11.8M |
| 2020 | 53 | Excessive Heat | $152,000 |
| 2019 | 41 | Excessive Heat | $152,000 |
| 2018 | 65 | Dust Storm | $1.0M |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Pinal County, county-wide
Air Quality67 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Pinal County, which includes Florence, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
67
Good Days
62
per year
Moderate Days
269
per year
Unhealthy Days
8
per year
Pinal County, county-wide
Climate104°F summers, 42°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Florence has hot summers (avg high 104°F) and mild winters (avg low 42°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
86°/54°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
104°/75°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
88°/60°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
68°/42°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
8.6"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
168
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
10
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
24
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 68°F | 42°F | 1.41" |
| Feb | 71°F | 44°F | 0.94" |
| Mar | 79°F | 49°F | 1.22" |
| Apr | 86°F | 53°F | 0.25" |
| May | 94°F | 61°F | 0.36" |
| Jun | 103°F | 70°F | 0.04" |
| Jul | 105°F | 78°F | 1.18" |
| Aug | 103°F | 78°F | 1.08" |
| Sep | 99°F | 72°F | 0.28" |
| Oct | 89°F | 60°F | 0.45" |
| Nov | 77°F | 48°F | 0.45" |
| Dec | 67°F | 41°F | 0.98" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Florence
Uninsured
7.5%
of residents
No hospitals inside Florence's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Banner Ironwood Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 13.6 mi away · Queen Creek
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education18.8:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Florence
Florence's student/teacher ratio is 18.8:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 17.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
7
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
17.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.8:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Casa Grande Ruins National Monument, 8 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Florence
Florence has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Casa Grande Ruins National Monument (8 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Casa Grande Ruins National Monument
National Monument
8 mi awayTonto National Monument
National Monument
44 mi awaySaguaro National Park
National Park
70 mi awayPublic Libraries in Florence
Pinal County Library District
92 W Butte Ave, Florence
Viney Jones Library
778 N Main St, Florence
Cities Near Florence
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Florence?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Florence FAQ
Is Florence, Arizona affordable?⌄
Florence's median rent is $1,302/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $79,644/year. Median home value is $346,300.
Is Florence, Arizona safe?⌄
Florence's violent crime rate was 132 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 247 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Florence, Arizona?⌄
Florence has an unemployment rate of 4.0%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Florence, Arizona?⌄
The cost of living in Florence is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,302/month and median household income is $79,644/year. The median home value is $346,300. About 26% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Florence, Arizona?⌄
The average commute in Florence is 31 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from