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City of Florence, Kentucky

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About homes in Florence

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

1985Median year built1U.S. 1980
43%Built before 198019% built since 2010
1984Owner-occupied median year built1rentals 1986
44%Detached single-family141% in 5+ unit buildings
58%Owner-occupied168% statewide
$211kMedian home value1Kentucky median $206k

The median home in the city of Florence was built in 1985, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and newer than the Kentucky median of 1982.1 Florence's housing is newer than the national mix: 43% of units predate 1980 against 50% nationally, and 9% date from 2010 or later.1 Owner-occupied and rented homes in Florence are of similar age: median build years 1984 and 1986.1 Florence has a mixed housing stock: 44% detached houses, 8% attached or townhouse units and 41% in buildings of five or more units.1

58% of occupied homes in Florence are owner-occupied (68% statewide).1 The median owner-occupied home in Florence is valued at $210,700 (ACS), close to the Kentucky median of $205,600.1 The Cincinnati Northern Ky Ap station averages 100 nights a year at or below 32°F and 32 at or below 20°F.2,3 A real freeze season means masonry, roofing and exterior sealing are specified for freeze-thaw cycles.

Summer heat is moderate: about 22 days a year reach 90°F.2,3 Rainfall is substantial: about 45 inches a year, 11 days of it an inch or more.2,3 Heavy rainfall makes flashing, drainage and ventilation details the difference between a sound assembly and a wet one. Snowfall averages about 23 inches a year.2,3 Real snowfall means ice-and-water membrane, attic ventilation and roof load are standard parts of a roofing scope.

Heating dominates the year: about 4,892 heating degree days against 1,160 cooling degree days (base 65°F).2,3 In a heating-led climate, insulation and air sealing carry most of the energy-code weight for any work that opens the envelope. Florence sits in IECC climate zone 4A (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 19401.8%
1940-195911.5%
1960-197929.6%
1980-199926.2%
2000-200922.1%
2010 or later8.8%
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 Cincinnati Northern Ky Ap, 3.7 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, KY?

Most home remodeling projects in Florence, KY 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 1985, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and newer than the Kentucky median of 1982. Florence's housing is newer than the national mix: 43% of units predate 1980 against 50% nationally, and 9% date from 2010 or later. 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 Cincinnati Northern Ky Ap station averages 100 nights a year at or below 32°F and 32 at or below 20°F. Summer heat is moderate: about 22 days a year reach 90°F. Rainfall is substantial: about 45 inches a year, 11 days of it an inch or more. Snowfall averages about 23 inches a year. NOAA 1991-2020 normals for the nearest station; a contractor still assesses the actual site.

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