Florence County, SC

This county of 138,604 residents needs 858 more housing units over the next five years. Florence County is part of the Florence Area Transportation Study.

Housing snapshot

Population
138,604 (2026)
Households
53,012
Median household income
$63,345 (2026)
Typical home value
$215,731
Owner-occupied
55%
Five-year housing need
858 units

Comparison to other South Carolina counties

Florence County: $63,345 Median income (2026 estimate)
<$37K >$100K
Florence County: 1.29 jobs to household ratio
<0.31 >1.28
Florence County: Permits since 2021 represent 5.1% of housing
<0.3% >20.7%
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How affordable is this community?

At $215,731, typical home prices in Florence County, SC are close to the South Carolina average of $207,070. Florence County, SC's median household income of $63,345 puts the typical home within reach for most households.

This chart tracks whether housing prices are keeping pace with local incomes. The gap between what homes cost and what households can afford reveals affordability trends over time.

How is the population changing?

Florence County, SC has a population of roughly 137,117 that has been largely stable in recent years.

Population growth patterns reveal how communities are evolving. This chart shows historical population changes by age group and projects future trends based on demographic patterns.

How has employment changed over time?

Jobs by industry sector since 2012. Switch between local jobs — counted where the jobs are located — and resident jobs, counted where the workers live. On the local view the most recent year is a nowcast: it grows the latest local LODES job mix forward using recent county employment growth from QCEW and the BLS local employment series, so the newest point tracks today's economy instead of data that is roughly two years old.

How are households changing by income?

Florence County, SC has roughly 53,012 households and a population that has been largely stable in recent years.

Understanding how households at different income levels are growing or declining helps identify which groups face the greatest housing pressure and where new housing is most needed.

Who lives here today?

In Florence County, SC, detached single-family accounts for 63% of the housing stock. Florence County, SC is roughly split between owners and renters, at 55% owner-occupied.

Households may have different structure type preferences depending on characteristics such as household size, income, employment, presence of children, age of individuals, and lifestyle choices. Understanding the housing stock in corresponding terms helps assess how well existing units align with existing households' ideals.

What does the housing stock look like?

The mix of housing types and ownership patterns shapes a community's character. This chart breaks down housing units by structure type and whether they're owner-occupied or rented.

How much new housing supply is needed?

To keep up with growth and fill current housing shortages, Florence County, SC needs 858 new units over the next 5 years.

858
Units to address shortages in existing housing stock
Production needs to address vacancy rates and other factors.
709
Replacement housing
Effective annual loss rate is 2.3 per 1,000 units.
119
Ownership vacancy adjustment
Owner-occupied vacancy is 1.2%. This is below the minimum stable target of 1.5%.
30
Rental vacancy adjustment
Rental vacancy is 7.3%. This is below the minimum stable target of 7.4%.
858
Total 5-year housing production need (2026-2031)
172
Annual production pace
Average units needed per year to meet 5-year need
1.4%
Total housing unit growth
Percent increase in housing stock over 5 years
0.3%
Annual housing unit growth
Average percent increase in housing stock per year

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