The Town FilesFlorence, Arizona
Town in Pinal County · population 26,785 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $346,300
- Household income
- $79,644
- Jan low / Jul high
- 42° / 105°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 2
- Median age
- 43.1
Florence is a town of 26,785 people in Pinal County, Arizona. The median home is worth $346,300, above the typical Arizona town ($248,600). It ranks better for cycling than 85% of Arizona towns, more of a college town than 83% of Arizona towns, more vibrant than 81% of Arizona towns.
How Florence ranks
Percentile among Arizona towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Arizona towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Florence is worth $346,300, above the typical Arizona town ($248,600). Homes cost about 4.3 times the median household income of $79,644, which is more affordable than 43% of Arizona towns. Median rent is $1,302 a month. 86.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Florence | Typical Arizona town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $346,300 | $248,600 |
| Median rent | $1,302 | $1,050 |
| Median household income | $79,644 | $60,835 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.3× | 4.0× |
| Homeownership | 86.8% | 78.6% |
| Median year built | 2005 | 1990 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 15.2% | — |
Who lives in Florence
| People | Florence | Typical Arizona town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.1 | 42.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.8% | 21.8% |
| Under 18 | 11.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.3% | 18.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.9% | 13.8% |
| Veterans | 7.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 11.8% | — |
| Work from home | 28.5% | 10.2% |
| Average commute | 30.9 min | 24.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.7% | 88.0% |
Weather in Florence
July highs average 104.9°F and January lows 42.2°F. About 8.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Arizona town: 0.2 in). Expect about 168 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 10 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Florence since 1950, compared with 1 for the typical Arizona town. The strongest, an F1, struck on March 15, 1985 about 9.2 miles from the town center. The most recent was on March 15, 1985.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 5 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on October 21, 2018.
Severe weather in Pinal County since 1996
Pinal County has been included in 23 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2025 | Fire | FM-5585: Cody Fire |
| July 9, 2024 | Fire | FM-5505: Shake Fire |
| May 29, 2024 | Fire | FM-5493: Simmons Fire |
| June 6, 2021 | Fire | FM-5389: Telegraph Fire |
| April 8, 2021 | Fire | FM-5385: Margo Fire |
Jobs and pay in Pinal County
Pinal County had 77,687 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $58,158 a year. Unemployment was 4.1% in 2023; in Florence itself the ACS puts it at 6.6%.
Public schools in Florence
8 public schools with 4,068 students, about 23.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Leadership Academy Anthem K-6 (charter) | K-12 | 1,050 | — |
| Florence High School | 7-12 | 842 | 19.1 |
| Florence K-8 | PK-8 | 758 | 18.5 |
| Anthem Elementary School | PK-9 | 705 | 17.2 |
| Magma Ranch K8 School | PK-8 | 535 | 15.7 |
| Mountain Vista Academy | PK-12 | 178 | 11.1 |
| EVIT - American Leadership Academy Anthem South | 9-12 | — | — |
| CAVIT - Florence Unified | 9-12 | — | — |
Towns near Florence
- Coolidge, AZ11.3 mi · 13,218 people · home $255,400
- San Tan Valley, AZ11.5 mi · 99,894 people · home $410,100
- Queen Creek, AZ16.5 mi · 59,519 people · home $635,400
- Sacaton, AZ20.2 mi · 3,254 people · home —
- Gold Canyon, AZ20.4 mi · 11,404 people · home $508,100
- Apache Junction, AZ22.9 mi · 38,499 people · home $211,500
- Casa Grande, AZ23.2 mi · 53,658 people · home $303,900
- Eloy, AZ25.0 mi · 15,635 people · home $255,300
Florence questions
Is Florence, Arizona a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Florence scores better for retirees than 21% of Arizona towns and quieter than 31%. 21.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.1).
How much does a house cost in Florence?
The median owner-occupied home in Florence is valued at $346,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $79,644, so homes cost about 4.3 times income. Median rent is $1,302 a month.
What is the weather like in Florence?
July highs average 104.9°F and January lows 42.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 8.6 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Florence get tornadoes?
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Florence since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on March 15, 1985. The typical Arizona town has had 1.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)