In recent years, the establishment of an industrial park and the expansion of the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport have added to the demand for employees and the financial wealth of this area and its residents. New construction has flourished with the addition of condominiums and single-family homes ranging from moderately priced to luxury custom built homes. In response to its tremendous population growth, the Boone County School District continues to add new, state-of art schools.
Florence boasts the largest covered shopping mall in Kentucky and is known as a major regional retail center providing a wide range of shopping opportunities. The YMCA is the center of many community activities and Boone Woods has nature trails, sport areas and picnic grounds. There are three 18-hole public golf courses available in Florence at Boone Aire, Beechland, and World of Golf. Turfway Park Race Course, Northern Kentucky's leading tourist attraction, offers live and simulcast thoroughbred horse racing.
Boone County is the crown jewel of Northern Kentucky and operates one of the best park systems in the United States. Nestled among the beautiful rolling hillsides are communities offering the warmth and friendship found only in small towns, as well as the services and convenience of a city. This combination of serenity and sophistication makes Boone county a compelling destination for visitors, businesses, and residents.
And downtown Cincinnati is only minutes away, enabling Florence residents to take full advantage of the many entertainment and educational opportunities the city offers, providing Florence residents small town living in a metropolitan area. Since downtown Cincinnati is just 15 driving minutes and a bridge away, residents enjoy "big city" perks like the symphony, theaters, opera, ballet and professional sports. But the attractions found north of the river are just icing on the cake for Florence residents who find contentment in their own backyards. Cost of living is also an attraction as Northern Kentucky ranks third out of 30 major metropolitan areas for lowest home prices and low property taxes.