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Tallahassee, Florida

Introduction to Tallahassee, Florida

Founded in 1821, Tallahassee is the capital of Florida, and the county seat of Leon County. Tallahassee has a population of nearly 157,000 people, according to U.S. Census Bureau estimates. The Tallahassee metropolitan area is home to over a quarter of a million people. Tallahassee is located in inland northern Florida near the Apalachicola National Forest and close to the Georgia border.

Tallahassee is a past winner of the National Civic League's "All-America City Award", which it won in 1999.

The weather in Tallahassee is characterized by hot summers and cool winters. Summer temperatures often top 100 degrees Fahrenheit. The average daily summer temperature is 92 degrees Fahrenheit. January is the coldest month of the year with an average daily temperature of 40 degrees Fahrenheit. Tallahassee does occasional receive snow, and is the holder of the coldest temperature recorded in Florida, -2 degrees Fahrenheit.

Tallahassee Arts and Entertainment

Tallahassee has many arts and entertainment attractions. Some of the more significant include:

  • The Black Archives Research Center and Museum
  • The Florida State University Mainstage/School of Theatre
  • The Florida State University Museum of Fine Arts
  • The Foster Tanner Art Center
  • The Knott House Museum
  • The Maclay State Gardens
  • The Mary Brogan Museum of Art and Science
  • The Meginnis-Monroe House
  • The Mission San Luís de Apalachee
  • The Museum of Florida History
  • The Springtime Tallahassee Festival
  • The Southern Shakespeare Festival
  • The Tallahassee Ballet
  • The Tallahassee-Leon County Civic Center
  • The Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra

The main sports offerings for Tallahassee residents come from the two local colleges, Florida State University (FSU) and Florida A&M University (FAMU).

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Tallahassee College Educated Adults
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Tallahassee Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 16%Tallahassee Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Tallahassee, FL

Comparing Tallahassee 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
Female Share of the Population97
Well-Paid Single Women78
Racial Diversity57
Well-Paid Single Men35
Senior Citizens21
Male Share of the Population24
Children Under 5 Years Old14
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married11
Average Household Size13

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income77
People in Middle Class or Better34
People Above Poverty12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work78
Working at Home55
Public Transportation Use49

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built98
People Living Alone98
Seasonal and Vacation Housing82
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals710
Affordability of Property Taxes75
Affordability of Rents65

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime64
Low Violent Crime33

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