Tallahassee, Florida
Cost of living, housing, income, commute, climate, and safety — compiled for relocators researching Tallahassee, FL.
MapsToIt planning snapshot
How much does it cost to live in Tallahassee, FL?
Tallahassee, FL has a MapsToIt housing cost index of 91 (below the U.S. housing-cost baseline; 100 = U.S. avg). Median home value is about $276,000 and median rent about $1,238, against national ACS medians of $303,400 and $1,348. Median household income is roughly $55,931. Typical commute is 20 minutes; summer highs average 91°F. Violent-offense rates run about 696.6 per 100k (catalog avg 559.5).
Crime figures may use an older source vintage than housing and income on this page.
- Housing cost index
- 91U.S. avg 100
- Median home value
- $276,000U.S. $303,400
- Median rent
- $1,238U.S. $1,348
- Median income
- $55,931U.S. $78,538
- Unemployment
- 5.2%U.S. 4.2%
- Avg commute
- 20 minCatalog avg 25 min
- Violent crime
- 696.6per 100k · catalog avg 559.5
- Summer high
- 91°FCatalog avg 87°F
Key figures
Each metric shows how Tallahassee compares with a U.S. baseline (ACS/BLS nationals) or a MapsToIt catalog average (crime, climate, and commute). Income, housing, population, and crime are for the incorporated city (city limits), not the broader metro/MSA — unemployment is county-level (BLS LAUS).
- Population
- 205,089City limits · Census PEP 2024 estimate
As of 2026-10-19 · Census PEP 2024 - Median household income
- $55,931Incorporated place (ACS)
As of 2026-10-19 · ACS 2023 5-year29% below U.S. avgU.S. $78,538 - Housing cost index
- 91ACS home+rent vs U.S. (100 = avg)
As of 2026-10-19 · ACS 2023 5-year9% below U.S. avgU.S. 100 - Median home value
- $276,000City limits (ACS)
As of 2026-10-19 · ACS 2023 5-year9% below U.S. avgU.S. $303,400 - Median rent
- $1,238City limits (ACS)
As of 2026-10-19 · ACS 2023 5-year8% below U.S. avgU.S. $1,348 - Unemployment
- 5.2%County LAUS · not city-only
As of 2026-10-19 · July 20261.0 pt above U.S. rateU.S. 4.2% - Avg commute
- 20 min20% below catalog avgCatalog avg 25 min
- Walk Score
- 3229% below catalog avgCatalog avg 45
- Violent crime rate
- 696.6per 100k · citywide
As of 2026-10-19 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback) · older data (2019)25% above catalog avgCatalog avg 559.5 - Property crime rate
- 3978.9per 100k · citywide
As of 2026-10-19 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback) · older data (2019)32% above catalog avgCatalog avg 3005.3 - Summer high
- 91°FAs of 2026-10-19 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals4.0 pts above catalog avgCatalog avg 87°F
- Winter low
- 42°FAs of 2026-10-19 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals7.0 pts above catalog avgCatalog avg 35°F
- Annual rainfall
- 58.8 inAs of 2026-10-19 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals77% above catalog avgCatalog avg 33.2 in
- Sunny days
- 251As of 2026-10-19 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals6% below catalog avgCatalog avg 268
Population trend
Tallahassee grew 13.0% from 181,438 in 2010 to 205,089 in 2024.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PEP city/town estimates (2010–2024). Playback steps monthly between annual Census PEP estimates.
Is Tallahassee, FL expensive compared to the U.S. average?
Compared with the U.S. average, Tallahassee runs 9 points lower on MapsToIt's ACS housing index. Use that single number as a quick filter, then dig into home and rent cells for the budget you actually need.
- Housing cost index 91 (U.S. 100)
- Median home $276,000 vs U.S. $303,400
- Median rent $1,238 vs U.S. $1,348
How much does housing cost in Tallahassee, FL?
Budget first around $1,238/month rent or $276,000 purchase prices — both are MapsToIt ACS medians, not listing ask averages. National ACS medians are $1,348 rent and $303,400 home value for context.
- Median home value $276,000
- Median rent $1,238/month
- Median household income $55,931
What is the job market like in Tallahassee, FL?
Labor-market context for Tallahassee: unemployment 5.2% and median income $55,931. Those are BLS LAUS (county) and ACS figures — industry mix still matters more than the headline rate alone.
- Unemployment 5.2% (U.S. 4.2%)
- Median income $55,931
How long is the typical commute in Tallahassee, FL?
Plan on roughly 20 minutes each way in Tallahassee. Walk Score estimates around 32 shape how car-dependent daily errands feel. Compare that with the 25-minute catalog average before you lock a neighborhood.
- 20 minutes average one-way
- Walk Score 32/100
Is Tallahassee, FL safer than similar U.S. cities?
Tallahassee's FBI-derived violent rate (~696.6/100k) sits at or above the catalog average of mapped MapsToIt cities. Use the figure as a screening signal, then verify the blocks you would actually live on.
- Violent 696.6 per 100k
- Property 3978.9 per 100k
What is the climate like year-round in Tallahassee, FL?
Tallahassee's climate profile: 91°F summer peaks, 42°F winter mornings, 58.8" annual rainfall, and 251 sunny days — from the nearest NOAA normals station.
- Summer high 91°F
- Winter low 42°F
- 58.8 in rain · 251 sunny days
Relocators eyeing Tallahassee, Florida will find roughly 205,089 residents within city limits. Median household income is roughly $55,931, while the ACS housing-cost index sits near 91 — below the national housing-cost baseline (100 ≈ U.S. average). Budget for median rents around $1,238 a month before you lock a neighborhood.
Tallahassee is compact enough that a single wrong neighborhood choice is easy to feel day to day — visit at commute hour before signing. Figures on this page are merged from Census ACS, BLS LAUS, FBI crime figures, and NOAA Climate Normals — use them to compare Tallahassee with nearby alternatives before you relocate.
Subtropical summers, hurricane planning, and no state income tax loom large. With about 58.8 inches of rain a year, wet-season drainage and mold checks are worth asking about. Plan on roughly 20 minutes each way for a typical commute; Walk Score is about 32. Unemployment recently ran near 5.2%, broadly in line with many large U.S. counties. Violent-offense rates near 696.6 per 100k sit in a mid-to-elevated band versus many peer cities in this catalog.
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Sources
- Census / ACS: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year (Tallahassee city, 1600000US1270600) — As of 2026-10-19 · ACS 2023 5-year
- BLS: BLS LAUS · Leon County, July 2026 — As of 2026-10-19 · July 2026
- Crime: FBI CIUS Table 8 (2019), city offenses per 100k — As of 2026-10-19 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)
- Climate: NOAA 1991–2020 Monthly Normals (USW00093805 TALLAHASSEE) — As of 2026-10-19 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals
- Population trend: U.S. Census Bureau PEP city/town estimates (2010–2024) — As of 2026-10-19 · Census PEP 2024
Catalog refreshed 2026-10-19