Florence

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Northern Kentucky

Florence

Local essentials • Parks and recreation • Community guide

Florence is part of the greater Cincinnati area. This guide brings local libraries, parks, golf courses, churches, restaurants, and other trusted places together in one useful community page.

Florence Esté (1860 – April 25, 1926) was an American painter in oils born in Cincinnati, Ohio. She also worked in watercolors, pastels, and as an etcher and engraver. She was particularly well known for her landscapes, which were said to have been influenced by Japanese artworks and were noted for their "harmony of color".

Queen City Snapshot5-point scale
Family Friendly4.3
Safety4.0
Affordability4.1
Restaurants4.3
Things To Do4.2
Commute3.8

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Queen City Picks

The places we would personally point you toward first in Florence.

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Where to eat nearby.

What to do around town.

What's happening nearby.

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A short history of Florence.

Florence Esté (1860 – April 25, 1926) was an American painter in oils born in Cincinnati, Ohio. She also worked in watercolors, pastels, and as an etcher and engraver. She was particularly well known for her landscapes, which were said to have been influenced by Japanese artworks and were noted for their "harmony of color".

What it actually feels like.

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Who this neighborhood makes sense for.

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  • People relying on a single area-wide scoreConditions and commute times vary within every community.

What the housing market looks like.

Typical Home PriceRedfin median: $260,370 · Jul 2026

Redfin's latest three-month measure through July 2026 shows a median sale price of $260,370 in Florence, up 2.1% year over year. Homes sold in a median 13 days, with 117 sales in the period.

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Local housing mix

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