Tallahassee, FL
Population 199,696 · Tallahassee, FL MSA. Moving to or from Tallahassee? Below: current climate, cost-of-living, housing, demographic, and job-market figures from public federal data.
Population
199,696
Cost of living (RPP)
93.919
Annual avg temp
69°F
Typical home
$291,127
Demographics (ACS 5-year 2023)
| Median household income | $55,931 |
| Median age | 28 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.3% |
| Median home value (ACS) | $276,000 |
| Median gross rent | $1,238/mo |
| Avg household size | 2.39 |
Cost of living
Regional Price Parity: 93.919 (U.S. average = 100). Rents 87.471, goods 96.24, services 78.528. Source: BEA, Tallahassee, FL (Metropolitan Statistical Area) MSA (2024).
Climate (NOAA 1991–2020 normals)
Annual avg temp
69°F
January low
41°F
July high
92°F
Annual snow
—
Annual precipitation 58.8". Station: TALLAHASSEE, FL US (6 mi away).
Housing (Zillow, 2026-03)
Typical home value (ZHVI)
$291,127
ZHVI YoY
+0.2%
Typical rent (ZORI)
$1,521/mo
ZORI YoY
+3.7%
Data provided by Zillow.
Jobs in the Tallahassee, FL
Total employment (MSA)
181,050
Median wage (annual)
$40,930
Top occupations by employment
| Occupation | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 25,350 | $36,070 |
| Business and Financial Operations Occupations | 20,350 | $49,900 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 17,450 | $27,180 |
| Sales and Related Occupations | 15,180 | $29,970 |
| Management Occupations | 12,840 | $84,990 |
Source: BLS OEWS.
Closest destinations
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