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Florence
  • Suburb of Jackson, MS

Report Card

grade B+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade B+
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade B+
  3. Housing
    grade A minus
  4. Nightlife
    grade C
  5. Good for Families
    grade B+
  6. Diversity
    grade B minus
  7. Jobs
    grade A minus
  8. Weather
    grade B+
  9. Cost of Living
    grade B+
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade B minus
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade C+
  12. Commute
    grade A

editorial

Florence is a suburb of Jackson with a population of 4,531. Florence is in Rankin County. Living in Florence offers residents a suburban rural mix feel and most residents own their homes. Many families live in Florence and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Florence are above average.

About

About Florence...
Population
4,531

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$168,300
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,321
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Suburban Rural Mix
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    24%
  • Own
    76%
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Florence Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade B+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    43.7
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    21.9
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    21.9
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    0
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    131.2
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    0
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade B minus
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    15%
  • 10-17 years
    13%
  • 18-24 years
    8%
  • 25-34 years
    11%
  • 35-44 years
    15%
  • 45-54 years
    11%
  • 55-64 years
    14%
  • 65+ years
    12%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    9%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    19%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    29%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    40%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4%
    national  11%

Working in Florence

Jobs
grade A minus
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$84,186
National
$69,021

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