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Florence, Oregon

Florence: the county on the ocean

Florence is Lane County's coastal city, an hour and change west of Eugene where the Siuslaw River meets the Pacific. It has an Old Town on the waterfront, dunes to the south, and a completely different economy and pace from the valley.

97439ZIP
Town edgeSetting
MixedWater & waste
Siuslaw School DistrictSchools
Florence, Lane County, Oregon
Florence, Lane County
The property picture

What you will actually find.

Coastal homes, river properties, dunes-adjacent lots, and in-town options. Coastal construction brings its own considerations: salt air, wind exposure, and in some locations different insurance and building requirements. Vacation rental rules vary and are worth checking if that is part of your plan.

Living here

Beaches, dunes, crabbing, and one of the best small waterfront downtowns on the coast. The Rhododendron Festival has been a spring institution for generations.

Schools

Siuslaw School District serves Florence.

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Local knowledge

Things you learn by living here.

  • The Siuslaw River Bridge opened in 1936, a Conde McCullough design with four Art Deco obelisks that house the mechanical equipment. One of them once held the bridge operator's living quarters.
  • Sea Lion Caves, eleven miles north, is the longest sea cave in the United States and the only known mainland rookery for Steller sea lions. It has been open to the public since 1932.
  • The Rhododendron Festival has run annually since 1908.

Florence at a glance

CountyLane County, Oregon
ZIP codes97439
Known forOld Town Florence · Siuslaw River Bridge · Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area · Heceta Head Lighthouse

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FAQ

Florence questions

What is Florence, Oregon like?

The county on the ocean. Florence is Lane County's coastal city, an hour and change west of Eugene where the Siuslaw River meets the Pacific. It has an Old Town on the waterfront, dunes to the south, and a completely different economy and pace from the valley.

What kind of property is available in Florence?

Coastal homes, river properties, dunes-adjacent lots, and in-town options. Coastal construction brings its own considerations: salt air, wind exposure, and in some locations different insurance and building requirements. Vacation rental rules vary and are worth checking if that is part of your plan.

What schools serve Florence?

Siuslaw School District serves Florence.

Is Florence a good place to buy?

It depends entirely on what you want out of a day. Beaches, dunes, crabbing, and one of the best small waterfront downtowns on the coast. The Rhododendron Festival has been a spring institution for generations. I would rather ask you a few questions than guess. Call or text 541-968-9422 and I will give you an honest read, including if the answer is that another area fits you better.

Nearby

Other Lane County areas.

Thurston Pleasant Hill Springfield Gateway Glenwood Mohawk Valley Marcola Walterville Leaburg Vida Blue River McKenzie Bridge Jasper Dexter All 39 areas →

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