The Town FilesFlorence, New York
Town in Oneida County · population 1,284 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $123,400
- Household income
- $77,813
- Jan low / Jul high
- 11° / 81°
- Snow a year
- 151 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 3
- Median age
- 41.0
Florence is a town of 1,284 people in Oneida County, New York. The median home is worth $123,400, below the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks easier by car than 96% of New York towns, better for first-time buyers than 77% of New York towns, quieter than 72% of New York towns.
How Florence ranks
Percentile among New York towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New York towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Florence is worth $123,400, below the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 1.6 times the median household income of $77,813, which is more affordable than 96% of New York towns. Median rent is $1,304 a month. 90.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Florence | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $123,400 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $1,304 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $77,813 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.6× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 90.3% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1983 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 11.2% | — |
Who lives in Florence
| People | Florence | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.0 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.4% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 22.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.5% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.1% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 8.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.5% | — |
| Work from home | 3.5% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 31.6 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 80.6% | 91.1% |
Weather in Florence
July highs average 80.6°F and January lows 11.0°F. About 49.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 151.3 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 4 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 162 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
3 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Florence since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on August 7, 2023 about 8.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 7, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 10 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on May 22, 2013.
Severe weather in Oneida County since 1996
Oneida County has been included in 28 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| November 20, 2022 | Winter Storm | EM-3589: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| October 8, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4625: Remnants Of Tropical Storm Fred |
| March 20, 2020 | Biological | DR-4480: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3434: Covid-19 |
| December 19, 2019 | Severe Storm | DR-4472: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Oneida County
Oneida County had 102,542 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $61,102 a year. Unemployment was 3.7% in 2023; in Florence itself the ACS puts it at 8.4%.
Towns near Florence
- Camden, NY5.4 mi · 4,787 people · home $179,100
- Camden, NY5.7 mi · 2,196 people · home $177,600
- Williamstown, NY7.8 mi · 1,335 people · home $110,500
- Annsville, NY8.1 mi · 2,639 people · home $106,300
- Amboy, NY9.4 mi · 1,245 people · home $124,800
- Lewis, NY9.6 mi · 844 people · home $180,100
- Lee, NY12.9 mi · 6,171 people · home $217,700
- Vienna, NY13.0 mi · 5,260 people · home $125,000
Florence questions
Is Florence, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Florence scores better for retirees than 22% of New York towns and quieter than 72%. 13.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.0).
How much does a house cost in Florence?
The median owner-occupied home in Florence is valued at $123,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $77,813, so homes cost about 1.6 times income. Median rent is $1,304 a month.
What is the weather like in Florence?
July highs average 80.6°F and January lows 11.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 49.9 inches of precipitation a year and 151.3 inches of snow.
Does Florence get tornadoes?
3 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Florence since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on August 7, 2023. The typical New York town has had 5.
- 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)