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Leon County
  • County in Florida

Report Card

grade A+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A
  2. Housing
    grade B
  3. Nightlife
    grade A
  4. Good for Families
    grade A+
  5. Diversity
    grade A
  6. Jobs
    grade B
  7. Weather
    grade B+
  8. Cost of Living
    grade B minus
  9. Health & Fitness
    grade A
  10. Outdoor Activities
    grade A minus
  11. Commute
    grade A minus

editorial

Leon County is located in Florida with a population of 290,965. Leon County is one of the best places to live in Florida. In Leon County, most residents own their homes. In Leon County there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Leon County and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Leon County are highly rated.

About

Population
290,965

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$223,400
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,071
National
$1,163
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    47%
  • Own
    53%
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Leon County Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    492.6
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    8.8
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    98.7
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    180.8
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    789.3
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    3,722.9
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    386.6
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    10%
  • 10-17 years
    9%
  • 18-24 years
    21%
  • 25-34 years
    14%
  • 35-44 years
    11%
  • 45-54 years
    10%
  • 55-64 years
    11%
  • 65+ years
    14%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    20%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    27%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    27%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    19%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    7%
    national  11%

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Leon County Reviews

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