Blended score for Florence's center: EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) combined with nearby-amenity density. 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

Somewhat walkable

out of 100

EPA National Walkability Index

6.2 / 20 -- Below average walkable

Nearby-amenity density

90 / 100

Restaurants & cafes13

Grocery stores3

Parks4

Schools2

Transit stops11

Pharmacies4

Nearby schools

Within 10 miles · public school directory data (NCES)

Elementary

Greenwood Elementary

3.12 mi away · Grades 0-6

Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)

3.3

Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating

State rating: Average (2025)

Enrollment: 650
Student:teacher ratio: 12.5:1
District: Florence 01

Middle

Southside Middle

3.95 mi away · Grades 6-8

Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)

4.0

Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating

State rating: Good (2025)

Enrollment: 809
Student:teacher ratio: 13.0:1
District: Florence 01

High

South Florence High

4.06 mi away · Grades 9-12

Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)

3.7

Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating

State rating: Good (2025)

Enrollment: 1,624
Student:teacher ratio: 16.2:1
District: Florence 01

Commute

Real drive time from Florence's center to Downtown Myrtle Beach.

95 min

typical drive time

70.1 mi

distance

102 min

with current traffic

Cities near Florence

Marion · 19.6 mi Lake City · 22.7 mi Mullins · 27.6 mi Johnsonville · 30.7 mi Galivants Ferry · 35.6 mi Kingstree · 35.7 mi

Florence real estate FAQ

How many homes are for sale in Florence right now?+

There are currently 601 active listings in Florence, South Carolina, pulled directly from the MLS.

What is the median home price in Florence?+

The median list price for active listings in Florence is $254,000. Homes are spending an average of 178 days on market.

Is Florence's housing market up or down this year?+

Median closed-sale prices in Florence have risen 3.9% year over year, based on trailing 12-month MLS sales.

What are the most popular neighborhoods in Florence?+

Based on current active listings, the neighborhoods with the most homes for sale in Florence are City, County, The Bluffs At Mill Creek.

What schools serve Florence?+

The closest public schools to Florence's center are Greenwood Elementary, Southside Middle, South Florence High. See the schools section above for grade levels and district details.

Is Florence walkable?+

Florence's center has a walkability score of 55 out of 100, blending EPA's National Walkability Index with nearby-amenity density.

What is the commute like from Florence?+

The typical drive from Florence's center to Downtown Myrtle Beach is about 95 minutes (70.1 miles).

Listing data provided by Consolidated MLS (COLUMBIA), Coastal Carolinas Association of REALTORS® (CCAR) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last sample-row update: 2 days ago. Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Equal Housing Opportunity.