Boone County · Cincinnati · population 33,763
Where Florence stands
At or near all-time high.
Home value trajectory · last 10 years
Zillow ZHVI · monthlyLifestyle scores
Scores are heuristic estimates from population density, state, and known transit/walkable cities. Not based on a paid Walk Score / Transit Score API — see methodology for the formula.
Rent trajectory · last 5 years
Zillow ZORI · monthlyHome value vs rent · indexed to 100
Both rebased at first month of ZORI data (~2015)Rent vs buy
At a 14.8 price-to-rent ratio, buying generally beats renting in Florence on a long-enough horizon. The headline math is that one year of mortgage payments approximates 14.8 years of rent — well below the 15+ threshold where ownership starts to dominate.
How the momentum score breaks down
methodology →Florence has held up across the cycle: home values at $287,771 with +4.7% 5-year CAGR. The bull case is structural — population, location, employer base — and holds even if next year's print is soft.
Florence's bear case is the boring one: the cycle is real and any market that's run hard can stall. Watch for slowing population growth, rising days-on-market, or builder discounts as the early warning signals.
About Florence
Florence is a city in Boone County, Kentucky, with an estimated population of 33,763. It anchors the Cincinnati metro area. The population grew 1.4% annually from 2020 to 2024, a moderate gain. The median home value in Florence is $287,771 as of 2026-04, up 0.3% over the last 12 months. Over the last five years, home values have averaged +4.7% annual growth, with prices at or near the 5-year peak. Rents in Florence average $1,616 per month, roughly flat year-over-year (+2.7%). The composite momentum score is 67 of 100 (Rising). The market is healthy with prices supported by underlying demand.
▲ Bull case
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About Florence (Wikipedia)
Florence is a city in Boone County, Kentucky, United States, part of the Cincinnati metropolitan area. The population was 31,946 at the 2020 census, making it the second-most populous city in Northern Kentucky, the eighth-most populous city in Kentucky and the state's most populous that is not a county seat. Like all but the state's two most populous cities, Florence is a home rule-class city under Kentucky state law.
Source: Wikipedia · this summary is contributed and licensed under CC-BY-SA.
Playbook
You're not in a frenzy but you're not getting bargains either. Make a competitive offer with normal inspection terms. Don't lowball — the listing will move with or without you.
Price at fair market value; expect movement in 30-45 days. Don't get clever with terms (rent-back, contingencies) — buyers in a Rising market have options.
Appreciation tailwind exists but cash flow requires discipline on price. Run the numbers conservatively and confirm rent comps before committing.
Local safety & alerts
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Neighborhoods of Florence
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Run the numbers for Florence
Sources: Zillow ZHVI (home values), Zillow ZORI (rents), US Census ACS + place population. Updated when source agencies publish revisions.
Climate & natural-disaster risk
State-level averages from NOAA Climate Normals (1991-2020) and FEMA National Risk Index. City-level conditions can vary significantly within a state.
Local sports teams
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Current weather
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Local news & community
Latest news
- Carol Jean Eckstein Obituary (2026) – Florence, KY – Stith Funeral Homes – FlorenceLegacy · 1d ago
- Thomas Massie holds rallies before primary election. See who attendedThe Courier-Journal · 5d ago
- Ed Gallrein discusses Congressional campaign, Trump endorsement during stop in FlorenceWLWT · 6d ago
- Schedule – Boone County Rebels (Florence, KY) Softball 25-26MaxPreps · 3d ago
- One Of Kentucky's Fast-Growing Cities Has Shops, Restaurants, And Parks Near Cincinnatiislands.com · 1w ago
- Kentucky State Police Post Issues IAN Alert for Missing/Endangered Youth In Boone CountyKentucky State Police (.gov) · 2mo ago
Updated 2026-05-21 from Google News + Reddit RSS. Headlines link to original sources.
Local economy & environment
Humidity is annual average relative humidity (NOAA). Income is Census ACS 5-year estimate. Industries are largest employment sectors statewide (BLS); the local mix in a given city may vary.
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