Apartments for rent in Florence, SC

Florence, South Carolina is a town with a population of slightly less than 38,000. The city's population, with an average age of just under 39, is middle-of-the-pack compared to other municipalities in the state, which has an average age of 38. Renters tend to be in the minority in Florence, and 56% of residents own their homes. Renting remains an affordable option, though, as the city boasts a relatively low average rent of $779 per month. Over the course of a year, renters in Florence will save around $1,500 compared to the state average.

Twenty-one percent of Florence residents over the age of 25 have a Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, or Doctoral degree. There are three primary industries in Florence: healthcare, retail, and manufacturing. Together, these industries account for 21% of the city's labor force. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, 8% of the city's population works in sales, making it the top field in the city. With an average annual income of around $59,000, Florence workers earn a bit less than their peers elsewhere in South Carolina. Florence's average income also falls below the national average of $73,345.

With an average commute time of about 21 minutes, shorter than most cities in the state, Florence residents are well aware that it isn't overly time-consuming to travel to work. Many residents (42%) drive their own vehicle to work, while public transit is not used much. A small percentage of workers commute on foot.