Livability Score

82
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (8) A+
Jack's Place Bistro
Coffee Shop
The Chicago Cafe
Coffee Shop
Rivertown Coffee
Coffee Shop
Turbo Coffee
Coffee Shop
Sweet Basil Cafe
Coffee Shop
The Rock 310
Coffee Shop
HoneyBaked Ham Company
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (16) A+
Shoals Community Theatre
Theatre Arts
Zodiac Playhouse
Theatre Arts
Pope's Tavern Museum
Museum
Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area
Museum
George S. Lindsey Theatre
Theatre Arts
Norton Auditorium
Theatre Arts
The Frank Lloyd Wright Rosenbaum House
Museum
W.C. Handy Home and Museum
Museum
George H. Carroll Lion Habitat
Attraction
Memorial Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Indian Mound Museum
Museum
Tom Braly Municipal Stadium
Stadium
Lauderdale Lanes
Bowling Alley
Ritz Theatre
Theatre Arts
Veterans Memorial Museum
Museum
Children's Museum of the Shoals
Museum
AMC Florence 12
Cinema
Food and Drink (66) C+
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Wildwood Tavern
Bar
Trowbridge's
Sweets
Back Alley Sports Bar
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Cook Out
Fast Food
Steak & Stuff
Fast Food
Pizza Chef
Fast Food
Jack's
Fast Food
Jack's
Fast Food
Burger Depot
Fast Food
The Donut Shoppe
Fast Food
ABC Beverages
Alcohol
McDonald's
Fast Food
Krystal
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Champy's Famous Fried Chicken
Fast Food
Fitness (7) B
North Corner Pilates
Gym
Student Recreation Center
Gym
Royal Avenue Recreation Center
Community Centre
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Shoals Yoga
Gym
Florence Senior Center
Community Centre
Broadway Recreation Center
Community Centre
Groceries (12) B
Oriental Pearl
Grocery Store
Jack O'Lantern Farms
Grocery Store
Valley Health Fooods
Health Food
Sweetwater Bakery
Bakery
Hometown Market
Grocery Store
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
El Patron Tienda Mexicana
Grocery Store
Food Outlet
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Publix
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Parks (54) A+
Wilson Park
Park
Trinity Park
Park
Sannoner Historic District
Park
Memorial Grove
Park
Martin Park
Park
McFarland Park
Park
Wood Avenue Historic District
Park
Florence Municipal Park
Park
North Florence Pocket Park
Park
Wildwood Park
Park
North Florence Soccer Complex
Park
Florence Sportsplex
Park
Tri Cities Park
Park
York Terrace Park
Park
River Heritage Park
Park
The Splash Pad
Playground
Tenth Avenue Park
Park
Cox Creek Park
Park
Veterans Memorial Park
Park
Deibert Park
Park
Highland Park
Park
Shops (103) A+
Mefford Jewelers
Fashion
GRL Boutique
Fashion
studio m
Hairdresser
Billy Reid
Clothing
Coat's Clothing Co
Clothing
Jar and Company
Clothing
Creative Edge Salon
Hairdresser
Andy's Hair Care Salon
Hairdresser
Creative Jewelers
Fashion
Maple
Gift Shop
Karen's Corner
Clothing
Cherry Tree Lane
Clothing
Bronzed Body Luxury Tanning
Beauty
Salon Mod & Spa
Hairdresser
Ye Ole General Store
Clothing
The Spinning Spoke Cycle Hub
Bicycle
Katherine Tayor's Salon
Hairdresser
The Coiffure at 108
Hairdresser
Something Ele'gant
Florist
Gift Baskets and Memories
Gift Shop
Angie's Clip Joint
Hairdresser
Shoals Bicycle Shop
Bicycle
University of North Alabama bookstore
Books
Marcia's
Beauty
Cell Phone Doctor
Electronics
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Florence.
Public Transit Stops (24)
Stops & Stations A+
Florence Deck
Bus Stop
McKinney Building
Bus Stop
Harrison Plaza
Bus Stop
Science Building
Bus Stop
Lot OO / University Apartments
Bus Stop
Appleby
Bus Stop
Clock Tower
Bus Stop
Rice/Rivers
Bus Stop
Gilbert Apartments
Bus Stop
Lions Gate
Bus Stop
Grandview
Bus Stop
7 Points
Bus Stop
Oak Ridge
Bus Stop
Ivy Green
Bus Stop
Cypress Ridge
Bus Stop
East Campus
Bus Stop
Village Parc
Bus Stop
Woodlands
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Florence is 86/100 - which is 3% lower than Alabama.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime F

Florence crime rates are 3,227 per 100k, which is 50% higher than Alabama
Property Crime
2,646 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
582 crimes per 100k F
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employment F

The median income in Florence is $39,735 - which is 11% lower than Alabama.
Med. Household Income
$39,735 F
Unemployment Rate
3.5% C+
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (30)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Barnes Health Care Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Florence Family Practice
Doctor
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Heart Health Center
Doctor
Chad's Payless Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Singing River Healthcare
Doctor
Florence Fire Department Headquarters Station 1
Fire Station
Florence Police Department
Police
Eliza Coffee Memorial Hospital
Hospital
River Bend Center for Mental Health
Clinic
UNA Police Department
Police
Bennett Infirmary
Clinic
Milner-Rushing Discount Drugs
Pharmacy
Florence Fire Department Station 3
Fire Station
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
North Alabama Medical Center
Hospital
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Florence Fire Department Station 4
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Florence Fire Department Station 5
Fire Station
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
ECM East Diagnostic and Business Center
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Milner-Rushing Discount Drugs
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A

Florence home prices are $142,000 - which is 11% higher than Alabama
Home Price
$142,000 D
Home Appreciation Rate
11% A-
Home Affordability
3.6x (home price to income ratio) C+
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schools C

The Florence graduation rate is 80% - which is equal to Alabama
School Test Scores
54% D
High School Grad. Rates
80% D+
Elementary Schools (14) F
Florence Learning Center
Kilby Laboratory School
Kilby Laboratory School
Hibbett School
L E Willson Elementary School
Harlan Elementary School
Weeden Elementary School
Wa Threadgill Primary School
Forest Hills School
Mars Hill Bible School
Shoals Christian School
High Schools (8) F
Florence Learning Center
Sheffield High School
Florence High School
Florence Freshman Center
Mars Hill Bible School
Shoals Christian School
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ratings C+

Florence has an overall rating of 65% from 21 reviews.
User Reviews (3)
From AreaVibes C
User Surveys (18)
From AreaVibes B-
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Underrated Small Town 4 rating By Anonymous ( Oct 25, 2020) I moved here from the west coast. I've been here for about 2 years. Everything is affordable. Some people are nice and some are grumpy. The crime isn't bad like it is in California. Here it's peaceful. So, I don't understand the F rating. That being said it can get boring. Don't ...Read More get me wrong the parks are awesome and the mall is nice but being a college town it lacks night clubs. Read Less
Not a fan 1 rating By Anonymous ( Apr 09, 2020) Lived here all of my life. The only glowing thing I can say in regard to this town is simply this: I'm glad that the ratings of others that have contributed here generally reflect my misgivings. My overwhelming experience with people here is that the majority of the general publi ...Read More c will be hateful for no reason AND intrusive without reason, provocation, etc.(no boundaries). Social welfare and social conscience seems severely lacking, too. Read Less
Florence : My Favorite Fantasy 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2018) Put simply Alabama is my first home. This is where I grew up and the place where I became a man. As a young man I lives in various different areas in the State and Florence was one of my absolute favorites.

The reason I live Florence Alabama so much is probably because of the t ...Read More hings I could there. I visited the zoo at least 30 times I’m conceived. The historical sites here are great to go and learn from and to just generally be entertained from. This city also has multiple parks that are fun to go to. These parks are bigger and more extensive than your everyday park and they can be a lot of fun.

The food here is also great. It has your traditional southern comfort foods available. The selection of restaurants is nothing to scoff at and the fancy restaurants are especially good here. I lived in Florence so long that I really grew a bond with its happy people and I think its one of the better well-rounded placers to raise a family in. Read Less
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Florence : My Favorite Fantasy 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2018) Put simply Alabama is my first home. This is where I grew up and the place where I became a man. As a young man I lives in various different areas in the State and Florence was one of my absolute favorites.

The reason I live Florence Alabama so much is probably because of the t ...Read More hings I could there. I visited the zoo at least 30 times I’m conceived. The historical sites here are great to go and learn from and to just generally be entertained from. This city also has multiple parks that are fun to go to. These parks are bigger and more extensive than your everyday park and they can be a lot of fun.

The food here is also great. It has your traditional southern comfort foods available. The selection of restaurants is nothing to scoff at and the fancy restaurants are especially good here. I lived in Florence so long that I really grew a bond with its happy people and I think its one of the better well-rounded placers to raise a family in. Read Less

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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Florence? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Wilson Park
      Trinity Park
      Sannoner Historic District
      Memorial Grove
      Martin Park
      McFarland Park
      Wood Avenue Historic District
      Florence Municipal Park

      Entertainment

      Shoals Community Theatre
      Zodiac Playhouse
      Pope's Tavern Museum
      Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area
      George S. Lindsey Theatre
      Norton Auditorium
      The Frank Lloyd Wright Rosenbaum House
      W.C. Handy Home and Museum

      Food & Drink

      Jimmy John's
      Wildwood Tavern
      Trowbridge's
      Back Alley Sports Bar
      Subway
      Taco Bell
      Cook Out
      Steak & Stuff

      A- Commute

      Is public transit available in Florence? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Florence.
      Drive to Work
      86%

      10% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Florence? The cost of living in Florence is 86/100 - which is 3% lower than Alabama.
      Florence
      86

      14% less expensive than average

      Alabama
      88

      12% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Florence? Florence crime rates are 3,227, which are 50% higher than Alabama
      Total Crime
      3,227 per 100k people

      39% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 31

      39% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -8%

      Year over year crime is down

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Florence? The median income in Florence is $39,735 which is 11% lower than Alabama.
      Median household income
      $39,73528% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $25,42415% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      25% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Florence a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Eliza Coffee Memorial Hospital
      North Alabama Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Barnes Health Care Pharmacy
      Chad's Payless Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walmart Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      Milner-Rushing Discount Drugs
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Singing River Healthcare
      Med+Plus
      Heart Health Center
      Florence Family Practice

      A Housing

      What are Florence home prices? Florence home prices are $142,000 - which is 11% higher than Alabama
      Median home value
      $142,00023% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $65531% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      51%

      21% lower than the US average

      C Schools

      Does Florence have good schools? The Florence graduation rate is 80% - which is equal to Alabama
      High school grad. rates
      80%

      4% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      54%

      12% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      15:1

      6% lower than the US average

      C+ User Ratings

      Is Florence a good place to live? Florence has an overall rating of 65% from 21 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      65%

      21 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      63%

      3 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      70%

      18 total surveys

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