Florence, South Carolina is located in Florence County, in the eastern region of South Carolina.  The Florence Regional Airport is located 2 miles east of downtown Florence.

Florence, South Carolina, located at the juncture of Interstates 95 and 20 and halfway between New York and Miami, serves as the center for trade, industry, health, finance, transportation, and education for northeastern South Carolina. The diversified economy of Florence is home to over 1200 national and international industries including such leaders as Hoffman LaRoche, general Electric, Dupont, Stone Container, Nan Ya Plastics, The Coleman Company, Amana Corporation, Nucor Steel, Honda and others. Over the past five years new and expanded industrial growth within Florence County has produced net new capital investment exceeding $1.1 billion and created more than 1,700 new jobs.

Florence is a community that plays as hard as it works, a quality that is reflected in the abundance and variety of leisure activities. Diverse cultural and recreational opportunities enrich the community and stimulate the economy. Whether through sports, shopping or the arts, the Florence area offers something for everyone.

There are over 500 establishments for dining in the area. Whether fine dining, bistro-style dining, or fast food - Florence has it all! The area also has numerous nightclubs and bars that are an additional attraction to the Florence social scene.

Florence can satisfy and shopper's desire. From bridal shops to craft stores to surf and skate shops, Florence is a shopper's delight. The city is home to several superstores, membership-oriented shopping clubs, malls, and many national retailers that have all made an investment in Florence, providing the Pee Dee region with accessibility to fashions, products, and foods.

On the other hand, locally based companies offer consumers that "hometown" touch that is nearly impossible for a national chain to recreate. Locally owned gift and clothing shops provide the Florence area with a variety of unique products.

Housing Cost

Florence offers nearly 600 new and existing homes for sale at any given time. They range in price from under $5,000  to over $750,000 (5000+ square feet). The average list price for homes in Florence is $184,793.: two bedroom homes average $82,818; three bedrooms, $138,718; four bedrooms, $268,899; and five + bedrooms, $391,800. You will find land for sale in and around Florence averages from $20,000 to $50,000 for a lot or acre. Available homes in Florence include Single Family, New Construction, Waterfront Homes, Condos, Townhouse, Lots, Acreage, Modular, Pre-Fab homes, New Developments, Golf Communities, Rentals and more.

Demographics

Estimated population in July 2006: 31,284. Florence covers 17.7 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 149 feet above sea level.

Climate

Florence, SC climate is hot during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 80's and cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 40's.

The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 90.70 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 35.20 degrees Fahrenheit.

Temperature variations between night and day tend to be fairly limited during summer with a difference that can reach 19 degrees Fahrenheit, and moderate during winter with an average difference of 21 degrees Fahrenheit.

The annual average precipitation at Florence is 44.76 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is August with an average rainfall of 5.33 Inches.

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