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Florence, TX

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A small-town vibe between Fort Hood and Round Rock

Rural Suburban Affordable Laidback Historic Charming

Located about halfway between Round Rock and Fort Hood, Florence is a quiet small town nestled alongside Highway 195. Florence is home to a historic Main Street district, which offers numerous shops, restaurants, and the Florence Public Library in old-fashioned brick buildings.

In addition to its Main Street flair, Florence contains vast stretches of open space, which contribute to its overall laidback atmosphere. Florence residents enjoy the town’s strong sense of community, along with its convenient location within driving distance of Fort Hood and all that Greater Austin has to offer.

Transportation

6

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Walking is difficult in this neighborhood, which is considered a car-dependent area.

26

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Florence Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

515 Students

4
out of 10

Florence Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

275 Students

4
out of 10

Florence High School

Public

Grades 9-12

377 Students

4
out of 10

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.