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Tallahassee
  • City in Florida

Report Card

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

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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.

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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

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Crime & Safety

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

Residents

Diversity
grade 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%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    27%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    27%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    17%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    7%
    national  11%

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