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Tallahassee
  • City in Florida
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Tallahassee

#1 in Best Places to Live in Tallahassee Area
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      C minus
    3. Housing
      C+
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      A minus
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      C+
    8. Weather
      B+
    9. Cost of Living
      B minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      B+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      A
    Tallahassee is a city in Florida with a population of 195,057. Tallahassee is in Leon County and is one of the best places to live in Florida. Living in Tallahassee offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In Tallahassee there are a lot of parks. Many young professionals live in Tallahassee and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Tallahassee are highly rated.
    About Tallahassee...
    Population
    195,057
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $223,400
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,072
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      60%
    • Own
      40%
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    Tallahassee Rankings

    Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      539.8
      282.7
    • Murder
      12.2
      6.1
    • Rape
      100
      40.7
    • Robbery
      121.4
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      544.4
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,121.8
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      285.7
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      10%
    • 10-17 years
      7%
    • 18-24 years
      27%
    • 25-34 years
      16%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      9%
    • 55-64 years
      9%
    • 65+ years
      11%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      22%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      27%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      27%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      17%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      7%
      11%
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    Working in Tallahassee

    Jobs
    C+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $49,077
    National
    $69,021
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