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Leon County

#2 in Best Counties to Live in Florida
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • County in Florida
  • 15 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      A-
    2. Crime & Safety
      C
    3. Housing
      C+
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B-
    8. Weather
      B+
    9. Cost of Living
      B-
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      A-
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    Leon County is located in Florida with a population of 285,890. 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.
    Population
    285,890

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $187,400
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $968
    National
    $949
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      47%
    • Own
      53%
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    Leon County Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      492.6
      282.7
    • Murder
      8.8
      6.1
    • Rape
      98.7
      40.7
    • Robbery
      180.8
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      789.3
      500.1
    • Theft
      3,722.9
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      386.6
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      10%
    • 10-17 years
      8%
    • 18-24 years
      23%
    • 25-34 years
      14%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      11%
    • 55-64 years
      11%
    • 65+ years
      12%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      20%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      26%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      29%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      19%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      7%
      13%

    Working in Leon County

    Jobs
    B-
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $49,941
    National
    $55,322
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      Leon County Reviews

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      I have lived in Leon County since 1979. This area has grown in population tremendously. The county has not kept up with the need of having things to do for nightlife. One would have to travel to see a good concert or do anything that is popular at that given time. Great place to raise a family or start planning for your family. September through November is football season so if your a anoles fan or Rattler fan you will have plenty of activity to keep you busy!
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      There are some great areas of Leon County, and the college area is good for students. However, there seems to be a problem with the roads and a high level of car accidents for the area. Lately also, crime near FSU campus has spiked, it seems that the crime from the bad areas has begun to bleed into student living areas. Downtown is beautiful, and Tallahassee has a lot to do, but it can be unsafe at times especially for college students.
      Great place to live, affordable and very homey! It has a great environment and the weather is always nice.