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Chattahoochee, FL


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Chattahoochee, Florida

Chattahoochee, Florida, in Gadsden county, is 38 miles NW of Tallahassee, Florida (center to center) and 191 miles W of Jacksonville, Florida. The city is considered part of the Tallahassee metropolitan area. Chattahoochee has a population of 3,287.

The People and Families of Chattahoochee

In Chattahoochee, about 29% of adults are married. Chattahoochee is known for its large population of single adults.

Interestingly, the city is known for having more men than similar cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Chattahoochee had a median family income of $35,139.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Chattahoochee Housing

About 61% of housing units in Chattahoochee are owner-occupied. Typical rents in the city are affordable, at least compared to other cities in the state. Homeowners in Chattahoochee benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other cities in Florida.

Commuting

In Chattahoochee, 92% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in the city are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most.

High Points

Chattahoochee strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Florida):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyChattahoochee Affordability of Rents
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Chattahoochee Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 7%Chattahoochee Affordability of Property Taxes
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Chattahoochee Walking and Biking to Work
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 9%Chattahoochee Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Chattahoochee, FL

Comparing Chattahoochee to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Florida (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity106
Age of the Population87
Well-Paid Single Men65
Senior Citizens65
Children Under 5 Years Old35
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size24
Portion of People Married12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults64
Median Family Income33
People in Middle Class or Better34
People Above Poverty12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Working at Home76
Short Commute Times56
Public Transportation Use32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents910
Affordability of Property Taxes910
People Living Alone76
Seasonal and Vacation Housing52
Housing Recently Built51
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals54

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime710
Low Violent Crime13
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