The Town FilesTallahassee, Florida
City in Leon County · population 196,169 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $294,400
- Household income
- $57,409
- Jan low / Jul high
- 41° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 25
- Median age
- 28.2
Tallahassee is a city of 196,169 people in Leon County, Florida. The median home is worth $294,400, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks better for young professionals than 97% of Florida towns, hipper than 88% of Florida towns, better transit than 84% of Florida towns.
How Tallahassee ranks
Percentile among Florida towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Florida towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Tallahassee is worth $294,400, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 5.1 times the median household income of $57,409, which is more affordable than 36% of Florida towns. Median rent is $1,293 a month. 40.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Tallahassee | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $294,400 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $1,293 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $57,409 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.1× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 40.6% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1988 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.0% | — |
Who lives in Tallahassee
| People | Tallahassee | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 28.2 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 11.7% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 16.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 51.3% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 23.6% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 4.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 8.2% | — |
| Work from home | 13.4% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 19.1 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.1% | 92.4% |
Weather in Tallahassee
July highs average 92.1°F and January lows 40.5°F. About 58.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 103 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 27 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
25 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Tallahassee since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on March 3, 2019 about 8.0 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 1 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 31, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 55 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 25, 1980.
Severe weather in Leon County since 1996
Leon County has been included in 37 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3655: Hurricane Isaias |
| September 28, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4828: Hurricane Helene |
| September 24, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3615: Tropical Storm Helene |
| August 10, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4806: Hurricane Debby |
| August 3, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3605: Tropical Storm Debby |
Jobs and pay in Leon County
Leon County had 163,754 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $61,906 a year. Unemployment was 3.1% in 2023; in Tallahassee itself the ACS puts it at 6.4%.
Public schools in Tallahassee
55 public schools with 33,472 students, about 17.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAWTON CHILES HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 1,928 | 25.4 |
| LEON HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 1,923 | 24.0 |
| FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL (charter) | K-12 | 1,871 | 16.3 |
| LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 1,860 | 24.8 |
| JAMES RICKARDS HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 1,575 | 23.9 |
| AMOS P. GODBY HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 1,396 | 20.8 |
| WILLIAM J MONTFORD III MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 934 | 20.3 |
| GILCHRIST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 891 | 16.5 |
| DEERLAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 879 | 22.0 |
| RAA MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 871 | 21.8 |
| ROBERTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 844 | 14.6 |
| HAWKS RISE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 800 | 16.3 |
Towns near Tallahassee
- Bradfordville, FL8.6 mi · 19,183 people · home $383,300
- Woodville, FL9.6 mi · 4,097 people · home $164,800
- Midway, FL12.9 mi · 3,537 people · home $226,500
- Crawfordville, FL18.8 mi · 4,853 people · home $255,500
- Quincy, FL21.3 mi · 7,970 people · home $125,500
- Monticello, FL23.4 mi · 2,589 people · home $211,000
- Cairo, GA29.5 mi · 10,179 people · home $108,800
Tallahassee questions
Is Tallahassee, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Tallahassee scores better for retirees than 22% of Florida towns and quieter than 16%. 11.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 28.2).
How much does a house cost in Tallahassee?
The median owner-occupied home in Tallahassee is valued at $294,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $57,409, so homes cost about 5.1 times income. Median rent is $1,293 a month.
What is the weather like in Tallahassee?
July highs average 92.1°F and January lows 40.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 58.8 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Tallahassee get tornadoes?
25 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Tallahassee since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on March 3, 2019. The typical Florida town has had 35.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)