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City of Florence, Alabama

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About homes in Florence

Census and NOAA figures for the city of Florence in Lauderdale County, not the metro, with a source for each.

1973Median year built1U.S. 1980
62%Built before 198018% built since 2010
1971Owner-occupied median year built1rentals 1978
64%Detached single-family123% in 5+ unit buildings
52%Owner-occupied170% statewide
$196kMedian home value1Alabama median $210k

The median home in the city of Florence was built in 1973, older than the U.S. median of 1980 and older than the Alabama median of 1986.1 Older housing stock means a contractor's first job is finding what is behind the finish - wiring, plumbing and roof decking - before a price is final. Somewhat more of Florence's housing predates 1980 than the national share: 62% against 50%, with 8% built since 2010.1 Owner-occupied homes in Florence are older than rentals: a median build year of 1971 against 1978.1 Where owner-occupied homes skew older, a repair-versus-replace conversation is the usual starting point rather than a like-for-like swap.

Housing in Florence is mostly detached single-family: 64% of units, with 23% in buildings of five or more units.1 A mostly detached stock means the full range of exterior work applies: roofs, garage doors, chimneys and backyard units. Owners and renters are roughly balanced in Florence, with 52% of occupied homes owner-occupied (70% statewide).1 The median owner-occupied home in Florence is valued at $196,300 (ACS), below the Alabama median of $209,900.1 With values below the state median, phased scopes - the essential work first - are a common way to keep a project sensible.

The Muscle Shoals Rgnl Ap station averages 56 nights a year at or below 32°F and 7 at or below 20°F.2,3 A real freeze season means masonry, roofing and exterior sealing are specified for freeze-thaw cycles. Summers run hot, with about 69 days a year at 90°F or more and 3 at 100°F.2,3 A long hot season shortens the life of roofing, sealants and garage-door electronics, and it shapes what a contractor specifies.

Annual precipitation is about 54 inches, with 16 days a year of an inch or more.2,3 Heavy rainfall makes flashing, drainage and ventilation details the difference between a sound assembly and a wet one. Heating and cooling loads are both real: about 2,822 heating and 2,096 cooling degree days a year (base 65°F).2,3 Florence sits in IECC climate zone 3A (Mixed-Humid).4

Building permits in Florence are normally issued by the city building department.5,6

Share of Florence housing units by year built
Before 19406.9%
1940-195921.4%
1960-197933.2%
1980-199922.8%
2000-20097.8%
2010 or later8%
Sources and notes (6)
  1. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS 2020-2024 5-year (released 2026-01))
  2. NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, nearest station (1991-2020 normals (published 2021))
  3. NOAA NCEI normals station inventory (1991-2020)
  4. Guide to Determining Climate Zones by County: Building America and IECC 2021 Updates (PNNL-33270) (September 2022 (IECC 2021 county map))
  5. U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (Vintage 2024)
  6. U.S. Census Bureau geographic code files (2020)
  7. Climate figures are for NOAA station Muscle Shoals Rgnl Ap, 6.9 miles from the place center; housing figures are ACS ACS 2020-2024 5-year with 90% margins of error in the source tables.

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How much does home remodeling cost in Florence, AL?

Most home remodeling projects in Florence, AL land between $14,750 and $77,900, depending on scope, access and material grade. That is an estimated range for planning, not a quote - call (844) 624-3161 and we will scope your job properly.

Do I need drawings before calling?

No. If you have them, good - if not, we start from what you want to change and work back to what the house allows.

How old are the homes in Florence?

The median home in the city of Florence was built in 1973, older than the U.S. median of 1980 and older than the Alabama median of 1986. Somewhat more of Florence's housing predates 1980 than the national share: 62% against 50%, with 8% built since 2010. Those are Census figures for the whole housing stock, including apartments, not a statement about any one house.

What is the Florence climate like for exterior work?

The Muscle Shoals Rgnl Ap station averages 56 nights a year at or below 32°F and 7 at or below 20°F. Summers run hot, with about 69 days a year at 90°F or more and 3 at 100°F. Annual precipitation is about 54 inches, with 16 days a year of an inch or more. NOAA 1991-2020 normals for the nearest station; a contractor still assesses the actual site.

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