Tallahassee, Florida

Growing Florida city with expanding opportunities

Southeast Tallahassee, FL Metro

WhereAtHome Score

72.3

C-

out of 100

Overview

Tallahassee is a Florida city with a population of approximately 202K, part of the Tallahassee, FL metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $296,376. Median household income is $52,899.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 202K (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $296,376 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $52,899 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 18.6 minutes
  • Part of the Tallahassee, FL metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

202,221

Source: Census ACS

$296,376

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$52,899

Source: Census ACS

18.6 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

30

Source: Walk Score

108 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Leon County (county-level results)

60%
39%
Democrat 94,520
Republican 60,397
Leans D+21.8

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 69.3/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 49.2/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 77/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 50/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 30/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 40.7/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 72.3

Location

Tallahassee, FL (30.4286, -84.2593)
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Last Updated: 2026-07-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.