Living in Tallahassee, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Tallahassee · Census data 2020–2024
Tallahassee has 201,875 residents with a median age of 28.2. The median household income is $57,409 (23% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $294,400, the median rent is $1,293/month.
Tallahassee at a glance
- Population
- 201,875
- Median age
- 28.2State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $57,409State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $294,400State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,293/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 40.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 51.3%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Tallahassee a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 18% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 23% lower than the Florida median; unemployment of 6.4%; a poverty rate of 23.6%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Tallahassee
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Tallahassee the median home value is $294,400, 12% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,293 per month, which is 36.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,760 a month in housing costs.
Tallahassee median household income
The median household income in Tallahassee is $57,409 and the income per person is $36,567. 23.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Tallahassee: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 97,245
- Owner-occupied
- 40.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 59.4%
- Vacant
- 12.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1988
- Average household size
- 2.16
Tallahassee demographics
- Population
- 201,875
- Median age
- 28.2
- Under 18
- 16.6%
- 65 and older
- 11.7%
- Households
- 85,311
- Foreign-born
- 8.2%
- Veterans
- 4.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Tallahassee ›
Education in Tallahassee
51.3% of adults 25 and older in Tallahassee have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 23% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Tallahassee
- Unemployment rate
- 6.4%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 13.4%
- Drive alone
- 70.3%
- Public transit
- 2.2%
- Walk to work
- 3.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.1%
Tallahassee vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tallahassee | 201,875 | $57,409 | $294,400 | $1,293 |
| Chaires | 588 | $167,569 | $361,500 | — |
| Bradfordville | 18,953 | $133,359 | $383,300 | $1,881 |
| Woodville | 3,722 | $53,772 | $164,800 | $1,022 |
| Capitola | 375 | $34,430 | $114,900 | $625 |
| Midway | 3,511 | $63,381 | $226,500 | $1,110 |
| Havana | 2,031 | $60,799 | $216,300 | $774 |
| Miccosukee | 478 | $128,681 | $376,300 | — |
| Wacissa | 355 | $64,534 | — | $1,225 |
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What is the median household income in Tallahassee, FL?
The median household income in Tallahassee is $57,409, 23% lower than the Florida median of $74,568 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Tallahassee?
The median home value in Tallahassee is $294,400, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Tallahassee?
The median gross rent in Tallahassee is $1,293 per month, about 36.5% of household income.
Is Tallahassee, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 18% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes. Minuses: median household income 23% lower than the Florida median; unemployment of 6.4%; a poverty rate of 23.6%.
What is the median age in Tallahassee?
The median age in Tallahassee is 28.2 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Tallahassee?
The average commute to work in Tallahassee is 19 minutes; 13.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Tallahassee?
The unemployment rate in Tallahassee is 6.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Tallahassee?
51.3% of adults in Tallahassee have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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