Florence, Alabama

Small Alabama city with local appeal

Southeast Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL Metro

WhereAtHome Score

73.2

C

out of 100

Overview

Florence is an Alabama city with a population of approximately 42,437, part of the Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $218,838. Median household income is $47,048.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 42,437 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $218,838 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $47,048 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 18.4 minutes
  • Part of the Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

42,437

Source: Census ACS

$218,838

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$47,048

Source: Census ACS

18.4 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

32

Source: Walk Score

89 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Lauderdale County (county-level results)

24%
75%
Democrat 10,326
Republican 32,708
Leans R+51.5

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 93.9/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 59.2/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 77.6/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 20/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 32/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 43.5/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 73.2

Location

Florence, AL (34.8305, -87.6560)
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Last Updated: 2026-07-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.