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Tallahassee, Florida

city · Leon County

At a glance

201,875
Population
$294,400
Median home value (all homes)
3% below U.S. median
$296,376
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,293/mo
Median rent
4% below U.S. median
$57,409
Median household income
27% below U.S. median
19.1 min
Average commute
91.1%
Homes with broadband
64.47%
Locations with fiber available
6.4%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 99 — 1% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing15% above
Goods & services2% below
Utilities8% above
Taxes63% below
Insurance49% above
Commute cost31% below
For business: Florida is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college1 mi
Nearest community college3 mi
Nearest technical college0 mi
High school graduates93.7%
College graduates51.3%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Tallahassee
The Office of Economic Vitality is an economic development model that ensures accountability, transparency, citizen engagement, and professional management of economic development projects. The Office of Economic Vitality aims to develop programs and initiatives while simultaneously leveraging ideas, innovations, and intellectual capital through the continuous coordination of the community’s economic development partners. The office is here to assist clients in securing local, state, and federal support to keep the cost of doing business in Tallahassee-Leon County competitive yet equitable.
state Enterprise Florida
Florida-based economic development organization page offering business development, export resources, and international trade information, with contact details for a regional business development team.
state Florida Economic Development Council
Florida Economic Development Council is a Florida-based economic development organization with a board of directors and staff, offering membership, advocacy, events, and professional development for Florida's economic development professionals.
State sales taxYes
State income taxNone
Right-to-work stateYes

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