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Florence, AZ


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Florence, Arizona

Florence, Arizona, in Pinal county, is 32 miles SE of Gilbert, Arizona (center to center) and 36 miles SE of Mesa, Arizona. The town is in the Phoenix - Mesa area. There are 17,054 residents in Florence.

The People and Families of Florence

In Florence, about 15% of adults are married.

Approximately 43% of Florence is non-white. Diversity is a hallmark of the town.

Males are more numerous in Florence than in most towns.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Florence had a median family income of $41,959. In Florence, most people are middle class or better. The town is fortunate in that not many of its residents suffer poverty. People say that Florence is full of unmarried people with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

Florence folks tended to give their money ($4,400) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Florence Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Florence that were owner-occupied was 69%. A nice place to visit? It seems so, since a larger share of the housing than in most places is for vacations and seasonal use. Florence housing had been constructed more recently than most towns of its size.

Commuting

In Florence, 93% of commuters drive to work. One of the nice things about the town is its reasonable commuting times.

Of Note

High Points

Florence strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Arizona):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyFlorence Well-Paid Single Men
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyFlorence Low Property Crime
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyFlorence Racial Diversity
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Florence Short Commute Times
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 15%Florence Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 18%Florence People in Middle Class or Better
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Florence Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Florence, AZ

Comparing Florence to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Arizona (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Racial Diversity1010
Age of the Population46
Senior Citizens23
Children Under 5 Years Old11
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married65
Average Household Size32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty69
People in Middle Class or Better69
Median Family Income47
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times98
Walking and Biking to Work86
Working at Home43
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Housing Recently Built97
Affordability of Property Taxes96
Affordability of Rents87
People Living Alone58
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals34

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime1010
Low Violent Crime35

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