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| What Florence is like for active adults |
Florence is a town of about 21,000 people located southeast of Phoenix. It is one of the oldest towns in Arizona. The Arizona State Prison is nearby and a major employer. The downtown is a historic district. In WWII the town was a POW camp.
There are active adult communities in the area. Average home prices dipped below $100,000 in late 2009. Check out our AZ Retirement Guide for a list of active adult communities in the area. |
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| What is special about this retirement community |
| Florence is a low key and low cost town in the beautiful desert of Arizona. McFarland State Park is nearby. |
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| What is not special about this retirement community |
| Having a prison as the local industry won't appeal to everyone. It is very hot in summer. |
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| What kinds of people like retiring here |
| People looking for a low cost Arizona retirement might like it in Florence. |
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| The State prison is a major employer. |
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| Climate and Physical Environment |
Florence is southeast of Phoenix. The average July high temperature is 102 and the average January low is 38. The wettest month is December (1").
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| Cultural environment |
| Florence is home to the annual "Country Thunder" music festival. |
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| Medical facilities |
| There are at least 3 hospitals within 30 miles. |
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Facts about FLORENCE
- State: AZ
- Environment: Desert,Small Town,
- City Population: 10,000-25,000
- Median age of Population: 25-44
- Avg Jan Temperature: 41-60
- Median HH Income: 41,001-60,000
- Average Home Price (MLS): Less than $100,000
- Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house: Less than 2000
- Total Crime Index: 81-90 (low)
- Cost of Living Index: 81-90 (low)
- Culture Index: 81-90 (low)
- State Sales Tax: Yes
- State Income Tax: Yes
- Name of the Guide: boomer1
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