Tallahassee, Florida
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City Overview
As of 2009, Tallahassee's population is 168,979 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 5.57 percent.
The median home cost in Tallahassee is $169,240. Home appreciation the last year has been -9.90 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, Tallahassee's cost of living is 6.23% Lower than the U.S. average.
Tallahassee public schools spend $5,414 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 18 students per teacher in Tallahassee.
The unemployment rate in Tallahassee is 6.10 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.50%). Recent job growth is Positive. Tallahassee jobs have Increased by 0.30 percent.
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People
The 2009 Tallahassee, FL, population is 168,979. There are 1,659 people per square mile (population density).
Family in Tallahassee, FL
The median age is 29.2. The US median is 37.6. 37.59% of people in Tallahassee, FL, are married. 9.26% are divorced.
The average household size is 2.17 people. 12.61% of people are married, with children. 9.35% have children, but are single.
Race in Tallahassee, FL
57.95% of people are white, 36.09% are black, 2.67% are asian, 0.19% are native american, and 2.82% claim 'Other'.
4.24% of the people in Tallahassee, FL, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 95.76% are non-hispanic).
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We like it!: Tallahssee has lakes nearby and some beautiful springs and rivers. The beach is about 45 minutes away. The park system in Tallahassee was named #1 in the country... (read more)A progressive cultural oasis in the red-state red-: I'm not sure where the "too-conservative" comments are coming from. With Jeb in office, if you are working in the higher levels of state government, that may be the... (read more)I have lived in many more desirable cities, yet: I find myself here in Tallahassee. Like your commentor Kathy from 5/11/05, (of whom I probably share much in thought), I came here for school (and had a parent and... (read more)Have an opinion about Tallahassee? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Tallahassee Click Here
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Health
There are 246 physicians per 100,000 population in Tallahassee, FL. The US average is 170.
Tallahassee, FL Health Index
Air quality in Tallahassee, FL is 40 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is based on ozone alert days and number of pollutants in the air, as reported by the EPA.
Water quality in Tallahassee, FL is 100 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators.
Superfund index is 30 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts.
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Living Here: Having lived in Tallahassee for over 50 years, I can say that it is a great place to live, plenty of entertainment, arts, museums, sports, recreation, churches, shopping... (read more)boring town: Tallhassee is so boring. There is not much to do unless you attend Famu or Florida State. Tallahassee is mostly a college town. A lot of college student live here and... (read more)great place to live: I like Tallahassee a lot. Is good when you have family. The only bad thing is that is to bored.... (read more)Have an opinion about Tallahassee? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Tallahassee Click Here
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Economy
The unemployment rate in Tallahassee, FL, is 6.10%, with job growth of 0.30%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 34.40%.
Tallahassee, FL Taxes
Tallahassee, FL,sales tax rate is 7.50%. Income tax is 0.00%.
Tallahassee, FL Income and Salaries
The income per capita is $21,925, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $33,956.
Tallahassee Economy SperlingViews
re: life in leon county - 4/5/2007: I agree with u,its a party place for students,the cost of living is high,the pay is very low,jobs(were are they)utiliy is the highest in the state.And most people don't... (read more)Tallahassee,Fl College Town: Tallahassee is for people who are retired or college student maybe people with money.I think ,the jobs are not here,they have signs up saying they are hiring but they... (read more)life in leon county: I do not recommend moving to Tallahassee unless you are a student at one of the major universities. The local community is generally poor, decent jobs are non-existent... (read more)Have an opinion about Tallahassee? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Tallahassee Click Here
| Unemployment Rate | 6.10% | 8.50% |
| Recent Job Growth | 0.30% | -3.10% |
| Future Job Growth | 34.40% | 26.40% |
| Sales Taxes | 7.50% | 6.00% |
| Income Taxes | 0.00% | 5.02% |
| Income per Cap. | $21,925 | $24,020 |
| Household Income | $33,956 | $44,684 |
| ESTIMATED HOUSEHOLDS BY HOUSEHOLD INCOME | | |
| Income Less Than 15K | 25.08% | 13.64% |
| Income between 15K and 25K | 14.23% | 11.21% |
| Income between 25K and 35K | 12.26% | 11.46% |
| Income between 35K and 50K | 14.22% | 15.84% |
| Income between 50K and 75K | 15.11% | 19.28% |
| Income between 75K and 100K | 8.17% | 11.53% |
| Income between 100K and 150K | 7.05% | 10.70% |
| Income between 150K and 250K | 2.66% | 4.43% |
| Income between 250K and 500K | 0.83% | 1.31% |
| Income greater than 500K | 0.39% | 0.61% |
| POPULATION BY OCCUPATION | | |
| Management, Business, and Financial Operations | 15.53% | 13.61% |
| Professional and Related Occupations | 30.94% | 20.24% |
| Service | 15.25% | 14.75% |
| Sales and Office | 28.60% | 26.74% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 0.09% | 0.74% |
| Construction, Extraction, and Maintenance | 4.46% | 9.48% |
| Production, Transportation, and Material Moving | 5.13% | 14.44% |
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Housing
The median home value in Tallahassee, FL, is $169,240. Home appreciation is -9.90% over the last year. The median age of Tallahassee, FL, real estate is 24 years.
Tallahassee, FL Apartments and Rentals
Renters make up 51.27% of the Tallahassee, FL, population. 7.64% of houses and apartments in Tallahassee, FL, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).
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Tallahassee,FL is not what some,say it is (KEEP it: The cost of living is too high for the pay to be low,let talk about the UTILITY most people dont know that Tallahassee is the highest in the State.And the jobs(were are... (read more)Florida Capital Cost of Living: Way too high. Most incomes are minimum wage. No industry. No unions. Just Government and... (read more)Prices of goods: Though the cost of living in Tallahassee, FL is generally lower than many large cities, we pay through the nose for certain items. One month ago milk at WALMART, (the... (read more)Have an opinion about Tallahassee? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Tallahassee Click Here
| Median Home Age | 24 | 27 |
| Median Home Cost | $169,240 | $202,300 |
| Home Appreciation | -9.90% | -4.60% |
| Homes Owned | 40.95% | 64.07% |
| Housing Vacant | 7.64% | 14.48% |
| Homes Rented | 51.27% | 21.45% |
| Property Tax Rate | $11.44 | $13.28 |
| OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS BY VALUE | | |
| Less Than $20,000 | 1.67% | 3.01% |
| $20,000 to $39,999 | 3.07% | 4.37% |
| $40,000 to $59,999 | 4.20% | 5.74% |
| $60,000 to $79,999 | 7.32% | 7.07% |
| $80,000 to $99,999 | 11.62% | 8.41% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 29.68% | 19.74% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 18.32% | 14.06% |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | 15.44% | 16.59% |
| $300,000 to $399,999 | 5.28% | 8.21% |
| $400,000 to $499,999 | 1.37% | 4.53% |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 1.26% | 4.75% |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0.44% | 1.86% |
| HOUSING UNITS BY YEAR STRUCTURE BUILT | | |
| 1999 to October 2005 | 11.08% | 10.15% |
| 1995 to 1998 | 9.79% | 6.69% |
| 1990 to 1994 | 10.71% | 6.70% |
| 1980 to 1989 | 21.25% | 14.75% |
| 1970 to 1979 | 22.15% | 17.11% |
| 1960 to 1969 | 11.57% | 12.78% |
| 1950 to 1959 | 7.99% | 11.64% |
| 1940 to 1949 | 3.04% | 6.64% |
| 1939 or Earlier | 2.42% | 13.55% |
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Crime
Tallahassee, FL, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 7. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 3.
Tallahassee, FL, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 6. Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The US average is 3.
Tallahassee Crime SperlingViews
Crime in Florida's Capitol: Gangs are moving in. Make no... (read more)reading all comments: I was not able to see all the subsequent pages of posting on the Backfence section.
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Climate
Tallahassee, FL, gets 62 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 0 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 114.
On average, there are 233 sunny days per year in Tallahassee, FL. The July high is around 91 degrees. The January low is 40. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 27 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
Tallahassee Climate SperlingViews
Climate: On the Seinfeld show Jerry said, "Lets all move to Florida and pretend its not hot!" Here in North Florida, we do get some cooler temperatures in the winter months: a... (read more)Tallahassee's Climate: Although Tallahassee is the capitol of the sunshine state, the weather is fickle and not aways how Floridian weather is portrayed. It's hot from May until late January;... (read more)Climate: Winters are great down here, but summer is blistering hot with high humidity and biting bugs. Not a whole lot to do here... (read more)Have an opinion about Tallahassee? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Tallahassee Click Here
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Education
Tallahassee, FL, schools spend $5,414 per student. There are 18 pupils per teacher, 506 students per librarian, and 420 children per counselor in Tallahassee, FL schools.
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Great public schools!: My family and I moved here about two years ago from South Florida. Wow, what a difference in the public schools! This is a great place to raise children.
However, if... (read more)Tallahassee, FL: Tallahassee has good K - 12 schools, a vocational technical center, a community college, and two state... (read more)Living Here: Having lived in Tallahassee for over 50 years, I can say that it is a great place to live, plenty of entertainment, arts, museums, sports, recreation, churches, shopping... (read more)Have an opinion about Tallahassee? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Tallahassee Click Here
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Transportation
The average one-way commute in Tallahassee, FL, takes 21 minutes. 79% of commuters drive their own car alone. 13% carpool with others. 2% take mass transit and 2% work from home.
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no traffic: I'm not from Tallahassee but I have noticed that there is never serious traffic issues here and that is great for a student... (read more)college town: If you are in college at one of the 3 schools, work in law or for the state, then this place is perfect for you. Terrain and climate are much more like GA then what... (read more)Climate: On the Seinfeld show Jerry said, "Lets all move to Florida and pretend its not hot!" Here in North Florida, we do get some cooler temperatures in the winter months: a... (read more)Have an opinion about Tallahassee? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Tallahassee Click Here
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Cost of Living
Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Tallahassee, FL is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Tallahassee, FL is more expensive.
Overall, Tallahassee, FL cost of living is 93.77.
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Tallahassee,FL is not what some,say it is (KEEP it: The cost of living is too high for the pay to be low,let talk about the UTILITY most people dont know that Tallahassee is the highest in the State.And the jobs(were are... (read more)Florida Capital Cost of Living: Way too high. Most incomes are minimum wage. No industry. No unions. Just Government and... (read more)Prices of goods: Though the cost of living in Tallahassee, FL is generally lower than many large cities, we pay through the nose for certain items. One month ago milk at WALMART, (the... (read more)Have an opinion about Tallahassee? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Tallahassee Click Here
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Religion
37.57% of the people in Tallahassee, FL are religious, meaning they affiliate with a religion. 5.71% are Catholic; 27.58% are Protestant; 0.84% are LDS; 2.20% are another Christian faith; 0.92% in Tallahassee, FL are Jewish; 0.04% are an eastern faith; 0.28% affilitates with Islam.
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Living Here: Having lived in Tallahassee for over 50 years, I can say that it is a great place to live, plenty of entertainment, arts, museums, sports, recreation, churches, shopping... (read more)boring town: Tallhassee is so boring. There is not much to do unless you attend Famu or Florida State. Tallahassee is mostly a college town. A lot of college student live here and... (read more)Great public schools!: My family and I moved here about two years ago from South Florida. Wow, what a difference in the public schools! This is a great place to raise children.
However, if... (read more)Have an opinion about Tallahassee? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Tallahassee Click Here
| Percent Religious | 37.57% | 50.03% |
| Catholic | 5.71% | 21.92% |
| Protestant | 27.58% | 19.12% |
| LDS | 0.84% | 1.57% |
| Baptist | 14.91% | 8.16% |
| Episcopalian | 1.99% | 8.12% |
| Pentecostal | 3.35% | 1.89% |
| Lutheran | 0.73% | 2.81% |
| Methodist | 4.69% | 3.84% |
| Presbyterian | 1.90% | 1.33% |
| Other Christian | 2.20% | 4.66% |
| Jewish | 0.92% | 2.16% |
| Eastern | 0.04% | 0.05% |
| Islam | 0.28% | 0.54% |
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Voting
61.50% of the people in Tallahassee, FL are registered as Democrats. 37.85% are registered Republican. Remaining are independent: 0.65%.
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capital city: We know more about what our elected officil.as are doing than any other city I've lived in in... (read more)Crime in Florida's Capitol: Gangs are moving in. Make no... (read more)reading all comments: I was not able to see all the subsequent pages of posting on the Backfence section.
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