Early Church Florence Texas 2018, 2018
Florence’s story
169 years in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2004.
- 1857Florence is settled
FlorenceTX
Photo: Renelibrary · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
1,245
2025 Census estimate · +5.2% since 2020
Typical home
$559K
+4.6% in a year
Household income
$79K
median
Median age
34.7
years
Jobs based here
592
Balanced
Is Florence a good place to live?
Florence’s best subject grades are an A for safety and cost of living; its weakest is a C− for schools. Florence’s average trip to work is 37 minutes, against 25 minutes in Texas’ towns and 25 minutes across U.S. towns. On safety, just 18 of Texas’ 576 towns do better. Florence has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
What makes Florence stand out
Where Florence beats most towns.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Florence0.8
Texas3.5
U.S.3.3
SafetyA
77% less violent crime than TX
FBI data, 2025. Crimes reported to police.
Typical home value
Florence$559K
Texas$296K
Cost of livingA
5.6 years of income buys a home
More affordable than 93% of U.S. towns
Zillow Home Value Index; area median household income, Census ACS.
0historic places
History
Settled in 1857
A long history
A history going back 169 years.
Small town
1,245 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
How Florence grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Texas), ordered by how far Florence is from typical.
SafetyAOpen →Cost of livingAOpen →SchoolsC−Open →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 32% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listB+Open →HealthAdventhealth Central Texas 12.1 miles awayBOpen →WalkabilityEPA walkability 4 of 20; 5.9% of households have no car; 7.3% of workers walk, bike or ride transitB−Open →Jobs & income$79K median household incomeB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
OutdoorsB−Open →History3 notable people born hereC+Open →Civic life4.2 library visits per resident; 6.4 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsBOpen →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
ClimateMild winters, 96° summer afternoons–Open →Housing market–Open →Who lives hereMedian age 34.7; 22% of adults have a four-year degree–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Florence: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Florence, and how to reach them.
PowerOncorEIAHIFLD · EIA
WaterCity of Florence water system6 health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet8 providers91% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Florence’s trash rules yet
Register to voteIn personTexas has no online registration; you can register in person until 30 days before Election Day or by mail (postmarked 30 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereWilliamson County Early Voting ClerkWilliamson County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Nov 2025
ZIP code7652776527 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Florence.
HousingCost of living grade A
Homes in Florence are worth about $559K, by Zillow’s estimate
The typical Florence home is worth about $559,000, up 4.6% in a year, 89% above the Texas typical home. At $1,018 a month, Florence’s median rent is below both the Texas town median ($1,208 a month) and the median of U.S. towns ($1,185 a month).
$559KZillow home value
| Florence | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 77% | 69% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,018 a month | $1,208 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Florence$559K
Texas$296K
+4.6%
value change, 1 year
2
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
SchoolsC−
Florence’s public schools trail 80% of Texas districts
Its public schools are run by Florence ISD. Two of its 3 schools are below, each with why it’s listed. The largest public high school is Florence H S, with 357 students.
20%of TX districts it outscoresC−School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence ElLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 523 | B |
| Florence H SLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 357 | C+ |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within TX on state tests and graduation
SafetyA
Less crime per resident in Florence than in 93% of U.S. towns
Florence’s property crime rate is 1.6 per 1,000 residents.
93%of U.S. towns report more crimeASafety Grade
| Florence | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 1.6 per 1,000 residents | 10.7 | 9.9 |
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 0.8 per 1,000 residents | 1.9 | 1.6 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Florence0.8
Texas3.5
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Florence1.6
Texas18.1
U.S.15.5
93rd
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
1
violent crimes reported in 2025
2
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade B+
Inland flooding leads a low hazard risk in Florence
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 68% of U.S. communities. Since 1997, 8 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Florence.
32risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesHail
8
paid flood claims since 1997
4
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Florence has mild winters and hot summers
Florence has mild winters and hot summers. The July high in Florence is 95°F.
96°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter39–62°
Spring55–78°
Summer72–94°
Fall56–79°
Nov 24
typical first frost
Mar 6
typical last frost
+1.1°
vs. the 20th-century average
96°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B−
Most working residents commute out of Florence
Most working residents leave Florence for work: only 5% work in town. Jobs based in Florence grew to 592 in 2023, 193 more than in 2013. 15% of residents live below the poverty line in Florence.
5%work in town
| Florence | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 15% | 12% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 5.5% | 8.3% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Florence5%
Austin19%
Georgetown11%
Houston5%
Round Rock5%
29 mi
median commute distance
592
jobs based in Florence
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
B−
Walkability grade: more walkable than 47% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
HealthB
On CDC estimates, Florence is healthier than 59% of U.S. towns
Florence beats the Texas average on 5 of 31 CDC measures and trails it on 0. 20% of Florence adults 18 to 64 have no health insurance.
59%healthier than U.S. townsBHealth Grade
| Florence | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No health insurance, 18–64 (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 18% | 8.1% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 35% | 35% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 73% | 74% | 79% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 15% | 14% |
31 measures vs. Texas
5 better26 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Florence | TX |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 15.7% | 19.3% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 8.8% | 10.7% |
Adventhealth Central Texas
12.1 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
OutdoorsB−
Florence has set aside 0% of its land for conservation
0.4 miles of trail in 2 parks and preserves.
0%conserved
0%
conserved · 0 of 583 acres
0.4 mi
of trails · 0.4 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Florence Community Park | 0.2 mi | 8 |
| 2. Florence City Park | — | 8 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Nearby attractions
All 46 attractions →Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium and 37 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Florence. Close and well known come first.
Big draw39 mi Stadium & arenaDarrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium
39 mi Stadium & arenaMoody Center
21 mi Stadium & arenaCedar Park Center
32 mi LakeLake Travis9 mi Ancient siteGault6 mi Ancient siteButtermilk Creek ComplexSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium: Brint03, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Moody Center: Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0 · Cedar Park Center: Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0 · Lake Travis: Trey Perry, CC BY 3.0
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Florence
20pages on Florence
The big questions
SchoolsC−Behind 80% of TX districts · 3 schoolsSafetyA0.8 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthBBetter than TX on 5 of 31 CDC measuresCost of livingA$559K typical home · up 4.6% in a yearWork & commuteB−$79K median household income · 592 jobs hereNatural hazardsB+FEMA risk higher than 32% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Florence
About 4 of every 100 Florence residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Texas.
Famous people from Florence
3 notable people were born in Florence.
About Florence
City in Texas, United States
Florence is a city in Williamson County, Texas, United States. Its population was 1,171 at the 2020 census. Since 2000, the territorial limits of Florence have grown by 8%. Florence is located about 13 miles (21 km) north of Georgetown and 40 miles (64 km) north of Austin in northwestern Williamson County. Florence is part of the Greater Austin metropolitan area.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.9 sq mi
- Elevation
- 994 ft
- ZIP code
- 76527
- Area code
- 254
Questions about Florence
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Florence, TX expensive?
Not for the area. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades A.
What is Florence, TX known for?
3 notable people were born here, including David E. Hayden and Byron George Skelton.