At a Glance
Median Income
$55,931
$35,704 per capita
Home Value
$276,000
Zillow: $286,955
Median Rent
$1,238/mo
35.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
697/100K
3,979/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
51.1%
93.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
11.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.4%
13.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
69°F
313 sunny days/yr
How Tallahassee Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Tallahassee's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Tallahassee a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Tallahassee residents earn a median household income of $55,931 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,704. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,134 business establishments, including 735 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Tallahassee is $276,000 , 2% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $286,955. Median rent is $1,238/month, with 35.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.
Safety & Crime
Tallahassee reports 697 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 83% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,979/100K. The murder rate is 10.3/100K.
Education
51.1% of adults in Tallahassee hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(52% above the national average).
93.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Tallahassee has an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C).
Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population199,696
Median Age28.0 yrs
Density1,947/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$55,931
Per Capita$35,704
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty11.5%
County GDP$23,568M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,191
Housing
B+
Home Value$276,000
Rent$1,238
Ownership39.5%
Zillow$286,955
Housing Units93,499
Rent Burden35.8%
Crime
F
Violent697/100K
Property3,979/100K
Murder10.3/100K
Assault456/100K
Burglary608/100K
Health
Obesity36.4%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking13.6%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death8,452/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Sunny Days313/yr
Rain61.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation154 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+51.1%
High School+93.7%
Graduate+22.7%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute19 min
Broadband90.6%
Internet Speed125 Mbps
EV Stations53
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Tallahassee was founded in 1824.
The median home in Tallahassee was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Tallahassee International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.506 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 125 Mbps.
There are 735 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 37 fatal vehicle crashes.
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