City profile
Florence, SC
Florence County · Population 40,408
Florence is a town in Florence County, SC with about 40,408 residents and a typical home value near $211,000. It is 62 miles from Myrtle Beach, SC, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Warm & sunny
Winter avg
47°F
Summer avg
81°F
Sunny days / yr
215
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$211,400
Typical monthly housing
$1,245
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
81
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.55%
- State income tax (top)
- 6.2%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 7.50%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate · county score 90/100
Top hazards: Hurricane, Tornado, Earthquake
Nearest major airport
60 mi to Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Competitive / purple · 45% Democratic / 53% Republican
Community
Population
40,408
Black population
49.9%
County
Florence County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸SC is gaining retirees — a sign of strong retiree services and community
- ▸Part of the New Great Migration — a growing Black community in the South
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: hurricanes (coast)
Highlights
- About 40,408 residents
- Typical home value about $211,000
- 62 miles from Myrtle Beach, SC
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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