Apartments for rent in Florence, OR

Florence, a small town in Oregon, has a population of slightly more than 8,000. It's a comfortable place to settle down, as retirees account for a greater percentage of the population (42%) here than they do nationally (14%), while young adults are less well-represented. Overall, the town's population, with an average age of just over 54, skews decidedly older than most cities in Oregon. Most Florence residents own their homes, and 36% of residents rent. Renters in the town benefit from a relatively low average rent of $826/month, which is $251 a month less than the state average.

Florence has an average commute time of about 16 minutes, quicker than the Oregon average of about 25 minutes. Driving is the typical means of commuting to work, chosen by 23% of commuters, while public transit is not used. Biking is the second-most preferred way to get to work, opted for by 1% of commuters. Walking isn't a common method of commuting to work.

Many Florence residents work in one of two industries: entertainment and healthcare. Combined, these industries account for 11% of the labor force in the town. With an average annual income of around $49K, Florence workers earn less than the average Oregon resident. Florence's average income also trails the national average of $73,345. Compared to the national average (5%), Florence has a relatively large concentration of residents over the age of 25 who have earned an Associate's degree (7%). Furthermore, 13% possess a Bachelor's degree and 4% have earned a Master's or Doctoral degree.