Florence, SC vs Shelby, NC
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Florence
73.7
#685 nationally
Shelby
70.8
#1062 nationally
Florence leads in crime level (22.1 vs 28.6). Florence leads in median household income ($56,031 vs $46,176). Florence leads in average commute (18.8 min vs 22.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Florence, SC | Shelby, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.7 (#685) | 70.8 (#1062) |
| Population | 40,609 | 22,010 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $223,951 | $214,559 |
| Median Household Income | $56,031 | $46,176 |
| Average Commute | 18.8 min | 22.4 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 22.1 | 28.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 90 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+8.0 | R+35.0 |
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73.7 Score
Florence, SC
Small South Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$223,951
Population
40,609
Crime
High
Walk Score
27
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70.8 Score
Shelby, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$214,559
Population
22,010
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
28
Southeast
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