Affordable Florence Storage Units

Moving and storage go hand in hand. Whether you are traveling across town or across the country, moving is an exciting and fresh start. While Storage Rentals of America is here to help you with all your storage needs, we also want to help you get familiar with the area. That's why we put together this resource guide for Florence, South Carolina.

About Florence, South Carolina

Florence is a city in South Carolina that is located at the crossroads between two main arterials, I-95 and I-20. It is the seat of Florence County and is the flagship city of the Florence metropolitan area. According to the most recent data in 2015, the city's population is around 38,300. It was given the honorable title of "All-American City" in 1965 and has taken on the city motto "Full life. Full forward". Today, it is known as a center for many industries, especially medicine. The economy is strong, and housing is affordable, which draws in new residents from around the state.

What to do in Florence, SC.

Florence is a bustling city with many activities to enrich the lives of its residents and visitors. The area is especially stimulating to individuals who enjoy outdoor recreation and historical adventures.

Downtown Florence: In 2010, this area underwent a major redevelopment. This project incorporated a rebranding the downtown area and preservation of historic buildings within the seventy-square block area. People who love to walk around, tour historic sites, and go shopping will like the new look and feel of this redevelopment.

Sports and Recreation: There are 17 neighborhood parks and a system of extensive trails for people who like to bike or go for a run. There are also 27 baseball fields, 50 tennis courts, 16 basketball courts, 25 soccer fields, 10 playgrounds, 5 community centers, and a newly opened track and field facility. Residents can enjoy picnics at these parks and can stay physically fit by having easy access to outdoor and indoor sports facilities.

Working in Florence

Florence's unemployment rate is 3.6%, which is 0.3% lower than the national average of 3.9%. The city's job market has grown by 0.4% in the past 12 months. The job growth rate over the next decade is projected at 29.9%, which is around 4% lower than the national average of 33.5%. The economy of Florence has changed significantly between the 20th and 21st century. It used to be a predominantly agricultural and railroad based economy, but to stay on top of the modern economy, the city now specializes in medical, commerce and transportation to become a major industrial center in the area.

Florence, SC. Neighborhoods

Florence has a diversity of home styles that range from affordable, older homes to high-end multilevel properties. Here are some well-known neighborhoods in the city and their average prices.

• Ashwood Estates: Median home price is $159,000
• Wren Creek: Median home price is $230,000
• Woodmont: Median home price is $60,000
• Williams Heights: Median home price is $70,000
• Wilson Heights: Median home price is $80,000
• Windsor Forest: Median home price is $350,000

Florence, SC. School District

Florence Public School District One governs all the public schools in the city. The public school system is composed of 18 schools. 12 are middle schools and the remaining 6 are middle or high schools. There are around 14,500 actively enrolled students in the public school system. The public school system is highly rated and has won several accolades for its accomplishments. In the K-12 sphere, there are also 6 private schools in the area. Among them are faith-based or Montessori style schools.

Regarding higher education, residents have access to 10 institutions of higher learning in a 50- mile radius around the city. The most prominent of these institutions are Florence Darlington Technical College and Francis Marion University.

Moving to Florence, SC. Resource Guide

Electricity and Natural Gas: These utilities are provided by one of three services: Duke Energy, Pee Dee Electric Cooperative, or Santee Electric Cooperative. Residents should contact these entities to find out which one serves their specific address.

Water/Sewer: To start or transfer water or sewer services, contact The City of Florence Utilities and Licensing Division of the Finance Department. This department accepts payments for water and sewer payments, activate accounts, and answer questions about the water and sewer services in the city.

Phone/Cable/Internet: There are many competing phone and internet services in the area, many which offer these three services in one affordable package for convenience. This current list of services allows residents to shop for the best-valued service that meets their needs.

Government: Florence, like many other cities in South Carolina, has a council-manager government. There are seven members in the council, including the mayor. This entity makes new policies and laws for the betterment of the city. Florence elects a new major every four years. There is also a city manager who runs the city's daily affairs.

Florence, SC. Housing

The cost of living in Florence is around 12% lower than the national average. The average home price of $133,800 is one of the biggest components to this lower cost of living. Many homes in the city also cost less than $100,000, which makes it an affordable place to live.

The average income of a resident in Florence is around $25,000 a year and the median household income is around $43,000 annually, which is lower than the national average. However, the lower prices of homes are in line with the local wages. Currently, there are around 13,100 housing units in Florence and a population density of around 740 people per square mile.