Florence, SC vs Fort Mill, SC

Florence, SC vs Fort Mill, SC: What the data shows

Florence, SC is in Florence, SC while Fort Mill, SC is in Fort Mill, SC — both in the same state. On home prices, Florence, SC is the more affordable option at $209,200 median — $165,900 less than Fort Mill, SC's $375,100. WYLT rates Florence, SC as “Good for now” — a solid choice worth serious consideration — and Fort Mill, SC as “Good for now” — a solid choice worth serious consideration.

Fort Mill, SC has the stronger safety profile of the two. Florence, SC has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. Fort Mill, SC has Low violent crime and Moderate property crime. On environmental risk, Florence, SC has Low flood risk and Fort Mill, SC has Low flood risk.

Florence, SC is the more walkable neighborhood. Florence, SC scores 33/100 (mostly car-dependent) versus Fort Mill, SC's 2/100 (car-dependent). For families weighing school quality, Fort Mill, SC has the higher school rating — Florence, SC rates 8/10 and Fort Mill, SC rates 9/10.